Helen Maria Williams Quotes

• The night is dark, the waters deep,
  Yet soft the billows roll;
  Alas! at every breeze I weep —
  The storm is in my soul.

  Helen Maria Williams

  Dark, Night, Water

  Helen Maria Williams (1791). “Poems”, p.71

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• While Thee I seek, protecting Power, Be my vain wishes stilled; And may this consecrated hour With better hopes be filled.

  Helen Maria Williams

  Power, Wish, May

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• No riches from his scanty store / My lover could impart; / He gave a boon I valued more - / He gave me all his heart!

  Helen Maria Williams

  Heart, Riches, Lovers

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