Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotations on Maidenhood

No padlock, bolts, or bars can secure a maiden so well as her own reserve.
Miguel de Cervantes (1547–1616) Spanish Novelist

The blushing beauties of a modest maid.
John Dryden (1631–1700) English Poet, Literary Critic, Playwright

Let the words of a virgin, though in a good cause, and to as good purpose, be neither violent, many, nor first, nor last.—It is less shame for her to be lost in a blushing silence, than to be found in a bold eloquence.
Francis Quarles (1592–1644) English Religious Poet

A maiden never bold; of spirit so still and quiet, that her motion blushed at herself.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright

Nature has thrown a veil of modest beauty over maidenhood and moss roses.
Nathaniel Parker Willis (1806–67) American Poet, Playwright, Essayist

A loving maiden grows unconsciously more bold.
Jean Paul (1763–1825) German Novelist, Humorist

The honour of a maid is her name; and no legacy is so rich as honesty.
William Shakespeare (1564–1616) British Playwright

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