Christina Rossetti's Quotes

She gave up beauty in her tender youth, gave all her hope and joy and pleasant ways; she covered up her eyes lest they should gaze on vanity, and chose the bitter truth.

Christina Rossetti

For there is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands.

Christina Rossetti

My heart is like a singing bird.

Christina Rossetti

Better by far you should forget and smile that you should remember and be sad.

Christina Rossetti

Love shall be our token; love be yours and love be mine.

Christina Rossetti

Can anything be sadder than work left unfinished? Yes, work never begun.

Christina Rossetti

Obedience is the fruit of faith.

Christina Rossetti