No art form points like poetry to this originality of language as to its essential and abiding concern. poetry
A poem conveys not a message so much as the provenance of a message, an advent of sense. poetry
Major-General Thomas Harrison sided with Parliament in the English Civil War. During the Interregnum he was a leader of the Fifth Monarchists. In 1649 he signed the death warrant of Charles I and in 1660, shortly after the Restoration, he was found guilty of regicide and hanged, drawn and quartered.
Christmas is the day that holds all time together. 6 quotes from Alexander Smith
6 quotes from Alexander Smith
Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so. 8 quotes from Stephen Leacock
8 quotes from Stephen Leacock
A good conscience is a continual Christmas. 96 quotes from Benjamin Franklin
96 quotes from Benjamin Franklin
Christmas carols always brought tears to my eyes. I also cry at weddings. I should have cried at a couple of my own. 9 more quotes from Ethel Merman
9 more quotes from Ethel Merman