Adelaide Anne Procter Quotes

Adelaide Anne Procter was an English poet and philanthropist. She is known for her lyrical and heartfelt poetry, which often focused on social issues such as poverty and women's rights. Procter's works, including "A Legend of Provence" and "The Lost Chord," have left a lasting impact on the Victorian literary landscape.

The men are much alarmed by certain speculations about women; and well they may be, for when the horse and ass begin to think and argue, adieu to riding and driving.

Adelaide Anne Procter , Poet
No star is ever lost we once have seen, we always ... -Adelaide Anne Procter

No star is ever lost we once have seen, we always may be what we might have been.

Adelaide Anne Procter , Poet

Joy is like restless day; but peace divine like quiet night; Lead me, O Lord, till perfect Day shall shine through Peace to Light.

Adelaide Anne Procter , Poet
I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be a pleasant ... -Adelaide Anne Procter

I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be a pleasant road.

Adelaide Anne Procter , Poet
Dreams grow holy put in action.... -Adelaide Anne Procter

Dreams grow holy put in action.

Adelaide Anne Procter , Poet
We always may be what we might have been.... -Adelaide Anne Procter

We always may be what we might have been.

Adelaide Anne Procter , Poet

Seated one day at the organ, I was weary and ill at ease, and my fingers wandered idly over the noisy keys. It seemed the harmonious echo from our discordant life.

Adelaide Anne Procter , Poet

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