James Russell Lowell

He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.

He puts his boot on his head, and his foot in his helmet.

We remain
Safe in the hallowed quiets of the past.

We remain
Safe in the hallowed quiets of the past.

In the gain or loss of one race all the rest have equal claim.

In the gain or loss of one race all the rest have equal claim.

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure read more

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.

All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.

All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.