For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, ‘It might have been’.
About John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittierwas an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the fireside poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns.
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As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
Tradition wears a snowy beard, romance is always young.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
You don’t always win your battles, but it’s good to know you fought.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
I’ll lift you and you lift me, and we’ll both ascend together.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
Before me, even as behind, God is, and all is well.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
It is no use trying to sum people up. One must follow hints, not exactly what is said, nor yet entirely what is done.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
From the death of the old the new proceeds, and the life of truth from the death of creeds.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
The best of a book is not the thought which it contains, but the thought which it suggests; just as the charm of music dwells not in the tones but in the echoes of our hearts.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
The smile of God is victory.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
One brave deed makes no hero.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
All the windows of my heart I open to the day.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
God’s colors all are fast.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
Beauty seen is never lost, God’s colors all are fast.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, ‘It might have been’.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
Peace hath higher tests of manhood, than battle ever knew.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)
Give fools their gold, and knaves their power; let fortune’s bubbles rise and fall; who sows a field, or trains a flower, or plants a tree, is more than all.
American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery (1807-1892)