Maxioms by James Russell Lowell
Democ'acy gives every man
A right to be his own oppressor.
Democ'acy gives every man
A right to be his own oppressor.
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.
The idol is the measure of the worshipper.
The idol is the measure of the worshipper.
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
He stands the shadow of a mighty name.
[Lat., Stat magni nominis umbra.]
My gran'ther's rule was safer 'n 't is to crow:
Don't never prophesy--onless ye know.
My gran'ther's rule was safer 'n 't is to crow:
Don't never prophesy--onless ye know.
