James Russell Lowell Quotes

American - Poet | February 22, 1819 - August 12, 1891

All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.

James Russell Lowell

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Reputation is only a candle, of wavering and uncertain flame, and easily blown out, but it is the light by which the world looks for and finds merit.

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One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning.

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A weed is no more than a flower in disguise, Which is seen through at once, if love give a man eyes.

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As life runs on, the road grows strange with faces new - and near the end. The milestones into headstones change, Neath every one a friend.

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It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of man is tested.

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Fate loves the fearless.

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Thank God every morning when you get up that you have something to do that day, which must be done, whether you like it or not.

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The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.

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Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.

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A great man is made up of qualities that meet or make great occasions.

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Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty.

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