Adelaide Anne Procter Quotes, born October 30, 1825, in London, England, was a Victorian poet whose lyrical works, published in Legends and Lyrics, captivated readers with their emotional depth. A favorite of Queen Victoria, she championed charity and women’s rights, blending faith and feeling in her verse. These 15 quotes—sourced from her poetry and publications—reflect her insights on love, faith, and resilience, capturing her timeless, compassionate spirit.
15 Adelaide Anne Procter Quotes
- “Dreams grow holy put in action.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “No star is ever lost we once have seen, we always may be what we might have been.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “Seated one day at the organ, I was weary and ill at ease, and my fingers wandered idly over the noisy keys.” (A Lost Chord, 1858)
- “The tempest may sweep o’er the wild stormy deep; in Jesus I’m safe evermore.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “Joy is like restless day; but peace divine like quiet night.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “We always may be what we might have been.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “I do not know what I was playing, or what I was dreaming then; but I struck one chord of music, like the sound of a great Amen.” (A Lost Chord, 1858)
- “I hold it true that thoughts are things endowed with bodies, breath, and wings.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “One by one the sands are flowing, one by one the moments fall; some are coming, some are going; do not strive to grasp them all.” (One by One, 1858)
- “Hours are golden links, God’s token, reaching heaven; but one by one take them, lest the chain be broken.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “It may be that death’s bright angel will speak in that chord again, it may be that only in Heaven I shall hear that grand Amen.” (A Lost Chord, 1858)
- “The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “Be strong to hope, O heart! Though day is bright, the stars can only shine in the dark night.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “Each man has some care or sorrow waiting with tomorrow.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
- “Love, the master, goes in and out of his goodly chambers with song and shout.” (Legends and Lyrics, 1858)
Adelaide Anne Procter’s quotes are a tender weave of faith, love, and resilience, inspiring readers to cherish life’s fleeting moments. Which quote stirs your soul? Drop it in the comments and keep Procter’s poetic legacy glowing!
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