"Faith is a grand cathedral, with divinely pictured windows - standing without, you can see no glory, nor can imagine any, but standing within every ray of light reveals a harmony of unspeakable splendors. " ~Nathaniel Hawthorne (Inspirational Quotes)
"From principles is derived probability, but truth or certainty is obtained only from facts.” ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
"Generosity is the flower of justice." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
"Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)
"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as sunshine autumn by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air." ~ Nataniel Hawthorne
"I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day, and stand in deep contemplation over my vegetable progeny with a love that nobody could share or conceive of who had never taken part in the process of creation. It was one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of delicate green." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mosses from and Old Manse
"Just as there comes a warm sunbeam into every cottage window, so comes a love-beam of God's care for every separate need." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
"Love, whether newly born or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, that it overflows upon the outward world." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne (from Butterflies and Pebbles)
[Hawthorne explores the transformative power of love in this quote. Love, in all its forms, has the ability to illuminate the darkness within and around individuals, infusing their lives with warmth, joy, and purpose. Whether it is the excitement of new love or the reawakening of love long dormant, its radiance extends beyond the confines of the heart, influencing one's interactions with the world. This quote celebrates the transformative and uplifting nature of love, portraying it as a force capable of bringing light to even the darkest of circumstances. From Eng. Lit.]
[Hawthorne delves into the idea of authenticity and the consequences of living a double life. This quote highlights the internal conflict that arises when individuals present different personas to different audiences. Over time, the boundary between the true self and the façade blurs, causing confusion and a loss of identity. It speaks to the moral and psychological toll of living inauthentically and the importance of embracing one's true self. From Eng. Lit.]
"Selfishness is one of the qualities apt to inspire love." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
"She had not known the weight until she felt the freedom". ~Nathaniel Hawthorne [This quote encapsulates the transformative journey of Hester Prynne, the protagonist of "The Scarlet Letter." After enduring public shame and ostracism for her adultery, Hester experiences a sense of liberation when she embraces her identity and rejects societal expectations. The weight of societal judgment and guilt is lifted, allowing her to discover a newfound sense of freedom and self-acceptance. It illustrates the paradoxical nature of freedom—sometimes it is only truly appreciated in contrast to the constraints that precede it. From Eng. Lit.]
"The world owes all its onward impulses to men ill at ease. The happy man inevitably confines himself within ancient limits." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)
"We dream in our waking moments, and walk in our sleep". ~Nathaniel Hawthorne [This quote suggests a profound truth about human existence. It implies that even when we are awake and going about our daily lives, we are often unaware or unconscious of our true desires, motivations, and inner selves. Our actions may be guided by subconscious impulses or societal expectations, leading us to metaphorically "walk in our sleep." This introspective observation invites readers to contemplate the duality of consciousness and the complexities of human nature. from Eng. Lit.]
"What other dungeon is so dark as one's own heart! What jailer so inexorable as one's self!" ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
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"The Scarlet Letter"
It was published on March 16, 1850, propelling Nathaniel Hawthorne to literary fame at age 45. The bestseller explores the themes of sin and redemption through the story of Hester Prynne, who faces public humiliation for committing adultery in a Puritan society. The book is considered one of the greatest works of American literature.
"Selfishness is one of the qualities apt to inspire love." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
"The world owes all its onward impulses to men ill at ease. The happy man inevitably confines himself within ancient limits." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-1864)
"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
"Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
"Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind." ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
"What other dungeon is so dark as one's own heart! What jailer so inexorable as one's self!" ~Nathaniel Hawthorne
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