Robert Browning

Poet English 1812 – 1889

English Victorian poet known for dramatic monologues.

393 quotes

"To love is to change."
Change
"A first-rate teacher is the most valuable asset a school can have."
Education
"How to live and not grow weary is the true problem."
Wisdom
"The world is truly a most strange place."
Philosophy
"In art, one's personal taste should be abandoned."
Art
"Happiness is to be found in duty, not in indulgence."
Happiness
"We grow by dreams."
Dreams
"The speaker is a successful influence on others."
Leadership
"Work is the true panacea."
Work
"I want to assure him of the warm welcome he'll have from me."
Friendship
"Death is our friend, ours and all men's."
Death
"The world will little note nor long remember."
History
"The reward of a thing well done is to have done it."
Gratitude
"A man's reach should always exceed his grasp."
Inspiration
"Beauty without expression is boring."
Beauty
"Imagination is the beginning of creation."
Creativity
"I would rather be ashes than dust."
Power
"Live life as though you'll die tomorrow."
Life
"Trust in God and do the right."
Faith
"Money means power for the time being."
Money
"Health is a precious thing and ought to be guarded."
Health
"Adventure lies in the hearts of interesting people."
Adventure
"Music is life expressed in sound."
Music
"The science of life is learning what to do with life."
Science
"In matters of politics always expect the unexpected."
Politics
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
Literature
"War is the continuation of politics by other means."
War
"Only the wounded healer can truly heal others."
Kindness
"Patience strengthens the soul against all trials."
Patience
"The greatest power is often found in gentleness."
Strength