Distrust my wisdom, but regard my truth.

- Maria Gowen Brooks

The full-blown rose, mid dewy sweets Most perfect dies.

- Maria Gowen Brooks

How can I no longer bear my weary doom? Alas! what have I gain'd for all I lost?

- Maria Gowen Brooks

Fragrant o'er all the western groves The tall magnolia towers unshaded.

- Maria Gowen Brooks

Love and hope are twins.

- Maria Gowen Brooks