Isabella Fyvie Mayo

Isabella Fyvie Mayo in 1910

Let not thy peace depend on the tongues of men; for whether they judge well of thee or ill, thou art not on that account other than thyself.

Isabella Fyvie Mayo (10 December 1843 – 13 May 1914) was a Scottish poet, and novelist who also wrote under the pen name Edward Garrett.

Quotes

• For honesty is before honor; and though man must write his poems in sounding words, God's poems are printed best in the brave and silent duties of common life.
  • Reported in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895) by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, p. 388.

• Let not thy peace depend on the tongues of men; for whether they judge well of thee or ill, thou art not on that account other than thyself. Where are true peace and true glory? Are they not in God?
  • Reported in Dictionary of Burning Words of Brilliant Writers (1895) by Josiah Hotchkiss Gilbert, p. 448.

External links

• Isabella Fyvie Mayo, "Edward Garrett" (1843-1914) at the On-line Books site
• Isabela Fyvie Mayo ("Edward Garrett) biography & selected writings at gerald-massey.org.uk

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