Faith is the subtle chain Which binds us to the infinite. Elizabeth Oakes Smith More Quotes by Elizabeth Oakes Smith More Quotes From Elizabeth Oakes Smith My friends, do we realize for what purpose we are convened? Do we fully understand that we aim at nothing less than an entire subversion of the present order of society, a dissolution of the whole existing social compact? Elizabeth Oakes Smith realizing purpose order Faith is the subtle chain which binds us to the infinite; the voice of a deep life within, that will remain until we crowd it thence. Elizabeth Oakes Smith deep-life voice faith How few women have any history after the age of thirty! Elizabeth Oakes Smith thirty age We're disappointed because you think the neighborhood is safe, it's very quiet here. Elizabeth Oakes Smith safe quiet thinking The measure of capacity is the measure of sphere to either man or woman. Elizabeth Oakes Smith spheres capacity men White wing'd angels meet the child Elizabeth Oakes Smith angel wings children T is the summer prime, when the noiseless air in perfumed chalice lies. Elizabeth Oakes Smith air summer lying The tender violet bent in smiles To elves that sported nigh, Tossing the drops of fragrant dew To scent the evening sky. Elizabeth Oakes Smith dew scent sky How beautiful the water is! To me 'tis wondrous fair-- No spot can ever lonely be If water sparkle there; It hath a thousand tongues of mirth, Of grandeur, or delight, And every heart is gladder made When water greets the sight. Elizabeth Oakes Smith lonely heart beautiful Spain- a great whale stranded on the shores of Europe. Elizabeth Oakes Smith spain whales europe Tis rushing now adown the spout, Elizabeth Oakes Smith selfish rain clouds Yes, this is life; and everywhere we meet, Elizabeth Oakes Smith crowns defeat life
