If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.
— Anne Bradstreet
Famous Quotes
If for thy Father askt, say, thou hadst none;Which caus'd her thus to send thee out of door.
"Sister," quoth Flesh, "what liv'st thou onNothing but Meditation?
— Anne Bradstreet
Philosophy
Such cold mean flowers the spring puts forth betime,Before the sun hath thoroughly heat the clime.
Leave not thy nest, thy dam and sire,Fly back and sing amidst this choir.
If ever two were one, then surely we.Compare with me ye women if you can.
The principal might yield a greater sum,Yet handled ill, amounts but to this crumb;
— Anne Bradstreet
Business
Youth is the time of getting, middle age of improving, and old age of spending.
Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.
— Anne Bradstreet
Power Quotes