The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. From it we have learned most of what read more

The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. From it we have learned most of what we know. Recently, we have waded a little out to sea, enough to dampen our toes or, at most, wet our ankles. The water seems inviting. The ocean calls. So

Heaven lent you a soul Earth will lend a grave.

Heaven lent you a soul Earth will lend a grave.

I don't know if there are men on the moon, but if there are they must be using the earth read more

I don't know if there are men on the moon, but if there are they must be using the earth as their lunatic asylum.

The green earth sends her incense up. From many a mountain shrine; From folded leaf and dewey cup read more

The green earth sends her incense up. From many a mountain shrine; From folded leaf and dewey cup She pours her sacred wine.

Our earth is but a small star in a great universe. Yet of it we can make, if we choose, read more

Our earth is but a small star in a great universe. Yet of it we can make, if we choose, a planet unvexed by war, untroubled by hunger or fear, undivided by senseless distinctions of race, color or theory.

There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.

There is enough in the world for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone's greed.

The earth is given as a common for men to labor and live in.

The earth is given as a common for men to labor and live in.

The earth and its resources belong of right to its people.

The earth and its resources belong of right to its people.

Nothing on earth is so well-suited to make the sad merry, the merry sad, to give courage to the despairing, read more

Nothing on earth is so well-suited to make the sad merry, the merry sad, to give courage to the despairing, to make the proud humble, to lessen envy and hate, as music