Lucy Larcom Quotes

Labor, in itself, is neither elevating or otherwise. It is the laborer's privilege to ennoble his work by the aim with which he undertakes it, and by the enthusiasm and faithfulness he puts into it.

Lucy Larcom

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 5, 1824 - April 17, 1893

Topics

WorkEnthusiasmLaborPrivilegeAim

I refuse to accept Pluto's resignation as a planet.

Amy Lee

AcceptResignationPlanetPluto

If a guy ever walks into a restaurant on a date wearing mandals, you need to leave immediately. It's just not necessary.

Amber Valletta

RestaurantYouNeedLeaveGuyJust

To the extent that Israel does face threats, like from say Hamas or Hezbollah, those are threats that do not jeopardise Israel's existence.

Stephen M. Walt

FaceSayExistenceIsraelThreats

When I first started, everything happened at once. I became religious, my musical career took off, I got married, I had kids, and all that happened within the course of a year. I had an excitement about this newly found faith, and so I was writing about that in a very evident kind of way.

Matisyahu

FaithWritingYearCareerKindWay

I'm inspired by nature. Other artist's work is important for developing my perception.

Mike Thompson

WorkNaturePerceptionArtistOther

I don't think I've left a trail of weeping women in my wake. I mean, the number of serious relationships I've had has not been into double digits.

Jay McInerney

WomenThinkTrailSeriousMeanLeft

I think that people who are famous tend to be underdeveloped in their humanity skills.

Diane Keaton

PeopleThinkFamousHumanitySkills

I believe evidence is overwhelming that chronic Lyme is a terrible, overwhelming disease, and we need to find ways to treat this. To say otherwise is an inaccurate and unscientific opinion.

Chris Smith

OpinionTreatBelieveFindSayNeed

I was a huge athlete as a kid. I was on every sports team.

Bonnie Bassler

SportsTeamAthleteKidEveryHuge

Humans have obviously contributed a great deal of carbon to the atmosphere. So we are warming the planet up.

Annalee Newitz

GreatUpPlanetAtmosphereDeal

I was a terrible student, but I never missed a music class. In fact, I don't even think I attended most of my gen-ed classes, but I never missed a single music class.

Ashley McBryde

MusicThinkStudentMissedClass

You know you're old if your walker has an airbag.

Phyllis Diller

YouKnowOldYourWalker

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