He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson in statecraft. James Russell Lowell authorityfirmlyhigh Change image and share on social
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
As life runs on, the road grows strange with faces new - and near the end. The milestones into headstones change, Neath every one a friend. James Russell Lowell changeendface 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
The heart forgets its sorrow and ache. James Russell Lowell acheforgetheart Change image and share on social
What a sense of security in an old book which time has criticized for us. James Russell Lowell bookcriticizesecurity Change image and share on social
Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind. James Russell Lowell beebookcarry Change image and share on social
Children are God's Apostles, sent forth, day by day, to preach of love, and hope, and peace. James Russell Lowell apostlechildday Change image and share on social
Poetry is something to make us wiser and better, by continually revealing those types of beauty and truth, which God has set in all men's souls. James Russell Lowell beautycontinuallygod Change image and share on social
True scholarship consists in knowing not what things exist, but what they mean; it is not memory but judgment. James Russell Lowell consistexistjudgment Change image and share on social
