Quotes by Lowell, James Russell

A wise skepticism is the first attribute of a good critic. >>

Such power there is in clear-eyed self-restraint. >>

Every person born into this world their work is born with them. >>

Quotations about Light

Beautiful light is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from co >>

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to ki >>

The pursuit of perfection, then, is the pursuit of sweetness and light >>

Light is the symbol of truth.

Lowell, James Russell