Will Carleton quotes

To appreciate heaven well
'T is good for a man to have some fifteen minutes of hell. (Will Carleton)

Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead.

Will Carleton

But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate, when we lock up our lives for wealth, the gold key comes too late.

Will Carleton

I've watched my duty, straight an' true, an' tried to do it well; Part of the time kept heaven in view, An' part steered clear of hell.

Will Carleton

Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out.

Will Carleton

Worm or beetle - drought or tempest - on a farmer's land may fall, Each is loaded full o' ruin, but a mortgage beats 'em all.

Will Carleton

Over the hill to the poor-house I'm trudgin' my weary way.

Will Carleton

There's lots of people-this town wouldn't hold them; Who don't know much excepting what's told them.

Will Carleton

So I have talked with Betsey and Betsey has talked with me, And we have agreed together that we can't never agree.

Will Carleton

The more we arg'ed the question the more we did n't agree.

Will Carleton

Betsy, like all good women, had a temper of her own. (Will Carleton)

I don't complain of Betsy or any of her acts, Exceptin' when we 've quarreled and told each other facts.

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Not a log in this buildin' but its memories has got And not a nail in this old floor but touches a tender spot.

Will Carleton

Fare you well, old house! you're naught that can feel or see, But you seem like a human bein'-a dear old friend to me; And we never will have a better home, if my opinion stands, Until we commence a-keepin' house in the house not made with hands.

Will Carleton

If there's a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it when He's been away from home a week, and then gets back again.

Will Carleton

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Occupation: American Poet
Born: October 21, 1845
Died: December 18, 1912
Quotes count: 15
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