Quotes from William Wordsworth
A great poet ought to a certain degree to rectify men's feelings... to render their feelings more sane, pure and permanent, in short, more consonant to Nature.
— William Wordsworth
Almost suspended, we are laid asleep In body, and become a living soul: While with an eye made quiet by the power Of harmony, and the deep power of joy, We see into the life of things.
— William Wordsworth
How does the meadow-flower its bloom unfold? Because the lovely little flower is free Down to its root, and in that freedom bold.
— William Wordsworth
But an old age serene and bright, and lovely as a Lapland night, shall lead thee to thy grave.
— William Wordsworth
But trailing clouds of glory do we come from God, who is our home.
— William Wordsworth
While with an eye made quiet by the powerOf harmony, and the deep power of joy,We see into the life of things.
— William Wordsworth
How does the Meadow flower its bloom unfold? Because the lovely little flower is free down to its root, and in that freedom bold.
— William Wordsworth
Wisdom is oft-times nearer when we stoop Than when we soar.
— William Wordsworth
The child is the father of the man.
— William Wordsworth
Through primrose tufts, in that sweet bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; And 'tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes.
— William Wordsworth
Habit rules the unreflecting herd.
— William Wordsworth
But trailing clouds of glory do we come from God, who is our home.
— William Wordsworth