It was in making education not only common to all, but in some sense
compulsory on all, that the destiny of the free republics of America
was practically settled.
-- James Russell Lowell (1819-1891)
-- New England Two Centuries ago
compulsory on all, that the destiny of the free republics of America
was practically settled.
-- James Russell Lowell (1819-1891)
-- New England Two Centuries ago
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- Aspiration sees only one side of every question; possession many.
James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) -- New England Two... - There is no better ballast for keeping the mind steady on its keel,
and saving it from all risk of crankiness, than business... - Truly there is a tide in the affairs of men; but there is no gulf-stream
setting forever in one direction.
James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) -- New England Two... - Puritanism, believing itself quick with the seed of religious liberty,
laid, without knowing it, the egg of democracy. -... - Nature fits all her children with something to do.
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James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) -- A Fable for... - Endurance is the crowning quality,
And patience all the passion of great hearts.
James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) --... - Not only around our infancy
Doth heaven with all its splendors lie;
Daily, with souls that cringe and plot, We Sinais climb... - The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers,
is that which is woven of conviction and set with the... - All kin' o' smily round the lips,
An' teary round the lashes.
James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) -- The Biglow Papers...
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- This will be a memorable month --
no matter how hard you try to forget it... - On the other hand, you have different fingers.
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Steven... - Mirror of constant faith, rever'd and mourn'd!
-- Alexander Pope (1688-1744)
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The Odyssey of Homer, Book iv, Line... - We must acknowledge once and for all that the purpose of diplomacy
is to prolong a crisis.
Spock, "The Mark of Gideon," stardate 5423.4... - Total Confusion:
The Power Source of the Future !...
