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James Russell Lowell Quotes

James Russell Lowell quotes

American Poet February 22, 1819 – August 12, 1891

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Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "Greatly begin. Though thou have time, but for a line, be that..."
Greatly begin. Though thou have time, but for a line, be that sublime. Not failure, but low aim is crime. James Russell Lowell
Once to every person and nation come the moment to decide. In the conflict of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic..."
Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "What a sense of security in an old book which time has..."
What a sense of security in an old book which time has criticized for us. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "Death is delightful. Death is dawn, The waking from a weary..."
Death is delightful. Death is dawn, The waking from a weary night Of fevers unto truth and light. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the..."
Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "There is no good arguing with the inevitable. The only..."
There is no good arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the..."
Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "To educate the intelligence is to expand the horizon of its..."
To educate the intelligence is to expand the horizon of its wants and desires. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "On one issue at least, men and women agree; they both distrust..."
On one issue at least, men and women agree; they both distrust women. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "True scholarship consists in knowing not what things exist,..."
True scholarship consists in knowing not what things exist, but what they mean; it is not memory but judgment. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "Every person born into this world their work is born with them."
Every person born into this world their work is born with them. James Russell Lowell
The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience. James Russell Lowell
James Russell Lowell quote: "The eye is the notebook of the poet."
The eye is the notebook of the poet. James Russell Lowell

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