James Russell Lowell

There are two kinds of weakness, that which breaks and that which bends.

There are two kinds of weakness, that which breaks and that which bends.

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

Winds wanders, and dews drip earthward;
Rains fall, suns rise and set;
Earth whirls, and all but read more

Winds wanders, and dews drip earthward;
Rains fall, suns rise and set;
Earth whirls, and all but to prosper
A poor little violet.

Democ'acy gives every man
A right to be his own oppressor.

Democ'acy gives every man
A right to be his own oppressor.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.