Elizabeth Barrett Browning was one of the most respected poets of the Victorian era.
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“Best be yourself, imperial, plain and true!”
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
“What is genius but the power of expressing a new individuality?”
“God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame.”
“He lives most life whoever breathes most air.”
“If you desire faith, then you have faith enough.”
“All actual heroes are essential men, / And all men possible heroes...”
“My sun sets to raise again.”
“Children use the fist / Until they are of the age to use the brain.”
“And each man stands with his face in the light of his own drawn sword. Ready to do what a hero can.”
“Light tomorrow with today!”