John Greenleaf Whittier quotes - page 3

Others shall sing the song,
Others shall right the wrong,-
Finish what I begin,
And all I fail of win. (John Greenleaf Whittier)

Sweeter than any sung My songs that found no tongue.

John Greenleaf Whittier

Beauty seen is never lost, God's colors all are fast.

John Greenleaf Whittier

The smile of God is victory.

John Greenleaf Whittier

From the death of the old the new proceeds, and the life of truth from the death of creeds.

John Greenleaf Whittier

As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth.

John Greenleaf Whittier

One brave deed makes no hero.

John Greenleaf Whittier

Sweeter than any sung My songs that found no tongue; Nobler than any fact My wish that failed of act. Others shall sing the song, Others shall right the wrong,- Finish what I begin, And all I fail of win.

John Greenleaf Whittier

The laws of changeless justice bind Oppressor with oppressed And close as sin and suffering joined We march to fate abreast.

John Greenleaf Whittier

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Occupation: American Poet
Born: December 17, 1807
Died: September 7, 1892
Quotes count: 59
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