Quotes by Lowell, James Russell

It is the privilege of genius that life never grows common place, as i >>

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary exp >>

They talk about their Pilgrim blood, their birthright high and holy! a >>

Quotations about Death and Dying

An orphan's curse would drag to hell, a spirit from on high; but oh! m >>

I have lived, and I have run the course which fortune allotted me; and >>

Every man dies. Not every man really lives. [In the movie Bravehea >>

But life is sweet, though all that makes it sweet. Lessen like sound of friends departing feet; And death is beautiful as feet of friend. Coming with welcome at our journey's end.

Lowell, James Russell