When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck.
About James Whitcomb Riley
James Whitcomb Rileywas an American writer, poet, and best-selling author. During his lifetime he was known as the “Hoosier Poet” and “Children’s Poet” for his dialect works and his children’s poetry.
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The most essential factor is persistence – the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come.
American poet from Indianapolis (1849-1916)
It is no use to grumble and complain; It’s just as cheap and easy to rejoice; When God sorts out the weather and sends rain – Why, rain’s my choice.
American poet from Indianapolis (1849-1916)
Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win. Let not the man be discouraged who has these.
American poet from Indianapolis (1849-1916)
The ripest peach is highest on the tree.
American poet from Indianapolis (1849-1916)
When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck.
American poet from Indianapolis (1849-1916)
When you awaken some morning and hear that somebody or other has been discovered, you can put it down as a fact that he discovered himself years ago – since that time he has been toiling, working, and striving to make himself worthy of general discovery.
American poet from Indianapolis (1849-1916)
The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time.
American poet from Indianapolis (1849-1916)