Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action. James Russell Lowell actionbeautifulfelt Change image and share on social
A great man is made up of qualities that meet or make great occasions. James Russell Lowell greatmakeman Change image and share on social
If youth be a defect, it is one that we outgrow only too soon. James Russell Lowell defectoutgrowyouth Change image and share on social
One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning. James Russell Lowell experiencethornwarn Change image and share on social
Truth, after all, wears a different face to everybody, and it would be too tedious to wait till all were agreed. James Russell Lowell agreefacetedious Change image and share on social
Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship. James Russell Lowell compromiseexpedientgood Change image and share on social
And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days. James Russell Lowell dayjuneperfect Change image and share on social
Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty. James Russell Lowell characterconscientiousduty Change image and share on social
The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience. James Russell Lowell colorconvictionexperience Change image and share on social
Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts. James Russell Lowell crownendurancegreat Change image and share on social
