Top 10 most inspiring quotes by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone; For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth, But has trouble enough of its own.
- There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent, or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.
- It is easy to tell the toiler How best he can carry his pack But no one can rate a burden’s weight Until it has been on his back.
- It is easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows by like a song, But the man worth while is one who will smile, When everything goes dead wrong.
- All love that has not friendship for its base, is like a mansion built upon sand.
- So many gods, so many creeds, So many paths that wind and wind, While just the art of being kind Is all the sad world needs.
- Always continue the climb. It is possible for you to do whatever you choose, if you first get to know who you are and are willing to work with a power that is greater than ourselves to do it.
- In time the earth will be inhabited by almost god-like beings who shall analyze and discuss the remnants of humanity as we now discuss the chimpanzee.
- Give of thy love, nor wait to know the worth Of what thou lovest; and ask no returning. And wheresoe’er thy pathway leads on earth, There thou shalt find the lamp of love-light burning.
- With care, and skill, and cunning art, She parried Time’s malicious dart, And kept the years at bay, Till passion entered in her heart and aged her in a day!
Ella Wheeler Wilcox (1850–1919) was an American poet and journalist known for her inspirational and sentimental poetry. Born on November 5, 1850, in Johnstown, Wisconsin, she began writing at a young age and published her first poem at 14. Her work often centered on themes of optimism, love, and spirituality.
Wilcox gained widespread recognition with her poem “Solitude,” published in 1883. Her most famous poem, “The Way of the World,” became the source of the well-known phrase, “Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone.”
Throughout her career, she wrote numerous books of poetry, essays, and novels, addressing subjects ranging from relationships to personal growth. Her writing style was characterized by its accessibility and heartfelt emotion.
Wilcox’s progressive views on social and women’s issues were reflected in her writing. She was also a staunch advocate for spiritualism and explored metaphysical themes in her work.
Despite facing some critical skepticism, Wilcox’s poetry resonated with a broad audience, making her one of the most widely read poets of her time. She passed away on October 30, 1919, in Short Beach, Connecticut, leaving behind a legacy of uplifting and introspective verse that continues to inspire readers around the world.
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