John Greenleaf Whittier was an influential American Quaker poet and ardent advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. He is usually listed as one of the Fireside Poets. Whittier was strongly influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Highly regarded in his lifetime and for a period thereafter, he is now remembered for his poem Snow-Bound, and the words of the hymn Dear Lord and Father of Mankind, from his poem "The Brewing of Soma", frequently sung to the tune "Repton" by Hubert Parry.
Tradition wears a snowy beard, romance is always young. romance
The smile of God is victory. smile
Beauty seen is never lost, God's colors all are fast. beauty
When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead. death & faith
Peace hath higher tests of manhood, than battle ever knew. peace
For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, 'It might have been'. sadness
As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth. business & truth
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other quotes from John Millington Synge
3 other quotes from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 thoughts from William Butler Yeats
28 thoughts from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 sayings from Dave Barry
27 sayings from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill
74 wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill