By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
An often overlooked English poet of the mid-19th century, Sarah Williams is best known for her poem “The Old Astronomer,” in which a dying astronomer offers his last words to his student. Grappling with mortality is a prominent theme in Williams’ writing, and in particular this poem, which she wrote while battling cancer not long before her own death. In this line from the poem, she urges us to value the bright spots in our lives, and to make peace — however we each can — with the impermanent nature of living.
Quotes for Anyone Who Struggles With Patience
The Funniest Literary One-Liners
Quotes About Why Foolishness Can Be a Virtue
How to Live a Full Life, According to French Philosopher Michel de Montaigne
16 Enduring Quotes About Everlasting Love
20 Surprisingly Insightful Quotes From Children’s Movies
The Best Quotes From ‘Steel Magnolias’
13 Hilariously Relatable Quotes From ‘Garfield’
Hilariously Relatable Quotes About Birthdays
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Truman Capote
Humor and Life Advice From the Mind of Mel Brooks