Emily Dickinson Quotes

Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was an American poet. Little-known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts, into a prominent family with strong ties to its community. Below is a curated collection of some of the best Emily Dickinson quotes. ...more

Birth: December 10, 1830 - Death: May 15, 1886

If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.

Fortune befriends the bold.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Literature , Fear

I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.

Topic(s): World , Knows , Writing

Find ecstasy in life; the mere sense of living is joy enough.

Topic(s): Life , Enough , Joy

Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words – and never stops at all.

Topic(s): Inspirational , Life , Soul

If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. You can gain more control over your life by paying closer attention to the little things.

Topic(s): Ifs , Littles , Bigs

Bring me the sunset in a cup.

Topic(s): Cups , Sunset , Cheerfulness

That love is all there is, Is all we know of love.

Topic(s): Knows , Love , Love Is

Forever is made up of nows.

Topic(s): Made , Forever

Old age comes on suddenly, and not gradually as is thought.

Topic(s): Age , Aging , Old Age

It is easy to work when the soul is at play.

Topic(s): Soul , Play , Easy

Hold dear to your parents for it is a scary and confusing world without them.

Topic(s): World , Parent , Scary

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Emily Dickinson Quotes