Anne Bradstreet, (1612-1672) poet, American colonist Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-3] of 3 Anne Bradstreet quotesAnne Bradstreet QuotesAnne Bradstreet If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.~ Anne Bradstreet Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.~ Anne Bradstreet Authority without wisdom is like a heavy axe without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish.~ Anne Bradstreet Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print