Mont Blanc is the monarch of mountains;
They crown'd him long ago
On a throne of rocks, read more

Mont Blanc is the monarch of mountains;
They crown'd him long ago
On a throne of rocks, in a robe of clouds,
With a diadem of snow.

Where there is the necessary technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for the faith that moves mountains

Where there is the necessary technical skill to move mountains, there is no need for the faith that moves mountains

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.

Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.

That were to blow at fire in hope to quench it;
For who digs hills because they do aspire
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That were to blow at fire in hope to quench it;
For who digs hills because they do aspire
Throws down one mountain to cast up a higher.

'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view,
And robes the mountain in its azure hue.

'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view,
And robes the mountain in its azure hue.

To make a mountain of a mole-hill.

To make a mountain of a mole-hill.

Round its breast the rolling clouds are spread,
Eternal sunshine settles on its head.

Round its breast the rolling clouds are spread,
Eternal sunshine settles on its head.

The mountain was in labour, and Jove was afraid, but it brought
forth a mouse.

The mountain was in labour, and Jove was afraid, but it brought
forth a mouse.

Whose sunbright summit mingles with the sky.

Whose sunbright summit mingles with the sky.