73 Quotes by Anne Bradstreet

We must, therefore, be here as strangers and pilgrims, that we may plainly declare that we seek a city above.

There is no object that we see; no action that we do; no good that we enjoy; no evil that we feel, or fear, but we may make some spiritual advantage of all: and he that makes such improvement is wise, as well as pious.

If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were lov'd by wife, then thee; If ever wife was happy in a man, Compare with me, ye women, if you can I prize thy love more than whole mines of Gold. Or all the riches that the East doth hold. My love is such that rivers cannot quench, Nor ought but love from thee, give recompense. Thy love is such I can no way repay, The heavens reward thee manifold repay, Then while we live, in love let's so persevere That when we live no more, we may live ever.

But man grows old, lies down, remains where once he's laid.

Flesh of my flesh, bone of my bone, I here, though there, yet both but one.

Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge -- fitter to bruise than polish.

If ever two were one, then surely we. If ever man were loved by wife, then thee.

Sin and shame ever go together; he that would be freed from the last must be sure to shun the company of the first.

My hope and treasure lies above