"I walk alone, assaulted it seems, by tears from heaven."
Heaven quotes
Heaven
3.9K quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Explore further
Topics related to Heaven
Browse quotes that often appear alongside heaven — connected by shared ideas and recurring themes.
Quote collection
Heaven quotes (page 46 of 198)
Follow a thought to its author, or read the full quote page.
"With the rain, falls the wisdom of heaven."
"That was a matter suspended between heaven and earth, awaiting the hand of destiny."
"The moon of Mahomet Arose, and it shall set; While, blazoned as on heaven's immortal noon, The cross leads generations on."
"This is Heaven, when pain and evil cease, and when the Benignant Principle, untrammelled and uncontrolled, visits in the fulness of its power the universal frame of things."
"Religion! but for thee, prolific fiend, Who peoplest earth with demons, hell with men, And heaven with slaves!"
"But of the heaven which is above the heavens, what earthly poet ever did or ever will sing worthily?"
"The world, and whatever that be which we call the heavens, by the vault of which all things are enclosed, we must conceive to be a deity, to be eternal, without bounds, neither created nor subject at any time to destruction. To inquire what is beyond it is no concern of man; nor can the human mind form any conjecture concerning it."
"It may be only glory that we seek here, but I persuade myself that, as long as we remain here, that is right. Another glory awaits us in heaven and he who reaches there will not wish even to think of earthly fame."
"I would have thought you'd import an English staff?" "Good heavens, no! I would not wish a British chef on anyone except the French tax collectors."
"You can curse the dead or pray for them, but don't expect them to do a thing for you. They're far too interested in watching us, to see what in heaven's name we will do next."
"When you're given a brilliant child you polish her and let her shine. Pigs in Heaven"
"Praise, more divine than prayer; prayer points our ready path to heaven; praise is already there."
"'T is greatly wise to talk with our past hours, And ask them what report they bore to heaven."
"When pain can't bless, heaven quits us in despair."
"One eye on death, and one full fix'd on heaven."
"Heaven's Sovereign saves all beings but himselfThat hideous sight,-a naked human heart."
"Heaven wills our happiness, allows our doom."
"Prayer ardent opens heaven."
"If you work for a man, in Heavens name work for him! If he pays you wages that supply your bread and butter, work for him, stand by him, and stand by the institution he represents."