James Russell Lowell

A weed is no more than a flower in disguise, Which is seen through at once, if love give a read more

A weed is no more than a flower in disguise, Which is seen through at once, if love give a man eyes

No price is set on the lavish summer;
June may be had by the poorest comer.

No price is set on the lavish summer;
June may be had by the poorest comer.

Virtue treads paths that end not in the grave.

Virtue treads paths that end not in the grave.

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only
argument available with an east wind is to read more

There is no good in arguing with the inevitable. The only
argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat.

The rich man's sons inherits cares;
The bank may break, the factory burn,
A breath may burst read more

The rich man's sons inherits cares;
The bank may break, the factory burn,
A breath may burst his bubble shares,
And soft, white hands could hardly earn
A living that would serve his turn.