The Greeks said grandly in their tragic phrase, 'Let no one be called happy till his death;' to which I would add, 'Let no one, till his death, be called unhappy.'
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At least it may be said' Because the way is short, I thank thee, God.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
The growing drama has outgrown such toys Of simulated stature, face, and speech It also peradventure may outgrow The simulation of the painted scene, Boards, actors, prompters, gaslight, and costume, And take for a worthier stage the soul itself, Its shifting fancies and celestial lights, With all its grand orchestral silences To keep the pauses of its rhythmic sounds.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Guess now who holds thee' - Death', I said, but there The silver answer rang, . . . Not Death, but Love.'
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
But since he had The genius to be loved, why let him have The justice to be honoured in his grave.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
He's just, your cousin, ay, abhorrently He'd wash his hands in blood, to keep them clean
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
I prated of liberty, rights, and about
The tyrant cast out.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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