Quotations for the New Arrival - What some of history's great writers have to say about babies
A new baby is such an awe-inspiring creature, he or she can leave us speechless. Fortunately, some great writers throughout history have had plenty to say about these miraculous little beings. Here are some words that are worthy of a new baby. You can add them to birth announcements or congratulatory cards, or inscribe them in a photo album or scrapbook dedicated to the new arrival. |
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Of all created things, the loveliest and most divine are children. - William Canton
Life is a flame that is always burning itself out, but it catches fire again every time a child is born. - George Bernard Shaw
May the blessing of Life await you...may the sun of glory shine around you. and may the gates of plenty, honour and happiness be ever open to you. - Charles Dickens
Only a baby small, Dropt from the skies; Small, but how dear to us. God knoweth best. - Matthias Barr
A baby's feet, like sea-shells pink might tempt, should heaven see meet, an angel's lips to kiss, we think, A baby's feet. - Algernon Charles Swinburne
Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. - Psalm 127:3
I love these little people; and it is not a slight thing when they, who are so fresh from God, love us. - Charles Dickens
The sweetest flowers in all the world— A baby's hands. - Algernon Charles Swinburne
Babies...are angels of God in disguise. His sunlight still gleams in their tresses. His glory still gleams in their eyes. - Charles M. Dickinson
Ye Sun, Moon, Stars, all ye that move in the heavens, I bid you hear me! Into your midst has come a new life. Make its path smooth, that it may reach the brow of the first hill. - Indian Prayer
Watch over thy child, O Lord, as his days increase; bless and guide him...Strengthen him when he stands; comfort him when discouraged or sorrowful; raise him up if he fall; and in his heart may thy peace which passeth understanding abide all the days of his life... - Book of Common Prayer