Author: James Russell Lowell

Quotes

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

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

- James Russell Lowell

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

- James Russell Lowell

The greatest homage we can pay to truth, is to use it.

The greatest homage we can pay to truth, is to use it.

- James Russell Lowell

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.

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.

- James Russell Lowell

Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts.

Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts.

- James Russell Lowell

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

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

- James Russell Lowell

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

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

- James Russell Lowell

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

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

- James Russell Lowell

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.

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.

- James Russell Lowell

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