Quotes by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) was an American poet and playwright celebrated for her lyrical prowess and fierce independence. Born in Rockland, Maine, she gained national acclaim with her poem "Renascence," which won her a scholarship to Vassar College. Millay's works often explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion, embodying the spirit of the early 20th-century feminist movement. She was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923, leaving an indelible mark on American literature.

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"Beauty is whatever gives joy."

Edna St. Vincent Millay

"God, I can push the grass apart and lay my finger on Thy heart."

Edna St. Vincent Millay

"The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through."

Edna St. Vincent Millay

"Please give me some good advice in your next letter. I promise not to follow it."

Edna St. Vincent Millay

"Not truth, but faith, it is that keeps the world alive."

Edna St. Vincent Millay

"My god is all gods in one. When I see a beautiful sunset, I worship the god of Nature; when I see a hidden action brought to light, I worship the god of Truth; when I see a bad man punished and a good man go free, I worship the god of Justice; when I see a penitent forgiven, I worship the god of Mercy."

Edna St. Vincent Millay

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