"Tis better to have loved and lost / Than never to have loved at all."
From In Memoriam A.H.H., this line speaks about the depth of love and loss, resonating with hearts across time.
"Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, / Or what's a heaven for?"
These lines from Andrea del Sarto inspire ambition and the pursuit of greatness beyond limits.
"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways."
From Sonnet 43, this timeless line captures the essence of deep, unconditional love.
"And we are here as on a darkling plain."
These lines from Dover Beach reflect the uncertainty and confusion of life in a changing world.
"When I am dead, my dearest, / Sing no sad songs for me."
From Song, this line poignantly expresses a serene acceptance of death and the desire for peace.
"Glory be to God for dappled things."
In Pied Beauty, Hopkins praises the beauty in the diversity of nature’s imperfections.
"If way to the better there be, it exacts a full look at the worst."
From In Tenebris II, Hardy emphasizes the necessity of facing darkness to find hope.