Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Poet Painter English 1828 – 1882

English poet and painter, founder of the Pre-Raphaelite movement.

381 quotes

"The unexamined life is a life half-lived."
Wisdom
"Love is the most powerful force in the universe, more potent than fear or death."
Love
"Truth needs no ornament; it stands sublime by itself."
Truth
"The greatest adventure is within the human heart."
Adventure
"In the garden of life, patience is the most precious seed."
Patience
"Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark."
Faith
"Every artist wishes to share what they see, not what they have been taught to see."
Art
"The measure of a person is not in their moments of comfort, but in their moments of challenge."
Strength
"A true friend is one who knows all about you and loves you still."
Friendship
"The past is a ghost, the future is a dream; all we have is now."
Time
"Do not fear failure; fear only the regret of never trying."
Courage
"The human spirit is capable of overcoming any obstacle."
Perseverance
"Education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world."
Education
"In the heart of winter lies the undefeatable spring."
Hope
"The greatest wisdom lies in knowing what you do not know."
Knowledge
"Money is a servant, not a master; wealth without wisdom is poverty of the soul."
Money
"To lead is to serve; to serve is to lead."
Leadership
"The colors of life are painted by the hands of love."
Love
"Nothing is impossible to those who believe."
"The greatest power is the power to choose your own path."
Freedom
"In every ending is a new beginning waiting to be born."
Change
"The human touch is irreplaceable in a world of machines."
Relationships
"What we resist persists; what we accept transforms."
Philosophy
"The essence of beauty is proportion and harmony."
Beauty
"To create is to participate in the divine act of making meaning."
Creativity
"The greatest justice is compassion coupled with understanding."
Justice
"In silence, we hear the truth our hearts have been trying to tell us."
Solitude
"The legacy of a life well-lived is the love we leave behind."
"Every moment is an opportunity to choose again, to be better."
Motivation
"The soul recognizes its own kind; this is the essence of kindred spirits."
Friendship