John Vance Cheney quotes

The happiest heart that ever beat Was in some quiet breast That found the common daylight sweet, And left to Heaven the rest. (John Vance Cheney)
The soul would have no rainbow Had the eyes no tears. View quote
John Vance Cheney
The rust will find the sword of fame, The dust will hide the crown; Ay, none shall nail so high his name Time will not tear it down. View quote
John Vance Cheney
Who drives the horses of the sun Shall lord it but a day; Better the lowly deed were done, And kept the humble way. View quote
John Vance Cheney
Not in the time of pleasure Hope doth set her bow; But in the sky of sorrow, Over the vale of woe. Through gloom and shadow look we On beyond the years! The soul would have no rainbow Had the eyes no tears. View quote
John Vance Cheney

John Vance Cheney

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Occupation: American Poet
Born: December 29, 1848
Died: May 1, 1922
Quotes count: 5
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