Robert Browning
Robert Browning
Robert Browningwas an English poet and playwright whose mastery of the dramatic monologue made him one of the foremost Victorian poets. His poems are known for their irony, characterization, dark humour, social commentary, historical settings, and challenging vocabulary and syntax...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth7 May 1812
heaven doe treasure
For the preacher's merit or demerit, It were to be wished that the flaws were fewer In the earthen vessel, holding treasure, But the main thing is, does it hold good measure Heaven soon sets right all other matters!
children magic littles
Into the street the piper stepped, Smiling first a little smile As if he knew what magic slept In his quiet pipe the while. And the piper advanced And the children followed.
peaceful age tonight
I am grown peaceful as old age tonight.
birthday strong men
When is man strong until he feels alone? Colombe's Birthday
song done deeds
We shall march prospering,-not thro' his presence; Songs may inspirit us,-not from his lyre; Deeds will be done,-while he boasts his quiescence, Still bidding crouch whom the rest bade aspire.
bragging bluster brag
Never brag, never bluster, never blush.
death advice
Shun death, is my advice.
kindness lasts thieves
T'was a thief said the last kind word to Christ. Christ took the kindness and forgave the theft.
strength waste doom
Be sure that God Ne'er dooms to waste the strength he deigns impart.
sea islands lilies
From the sprinkled isles, Lily on lily, that o'erlace the sea.
life angel law
The ultimate, angels' law, Indulging every instinct of the soul There where law, life, joy, impulse are one thing!
life men law
Progress is The law of life: man is not Man as yet.
hair gold brushes
Dear, dead women, with such hair, too--what's become of all the gold Used to hang and brush their bosoms?
life dream life-is
Life is an empty dream.