“In youth my wings were strong and tireless, But I did not know the mountains. In age I knew the mountains But my weary wings could nto follow my vision- Genius is wisdom and youth.” WisdomAgeYouth Book:Spoon River Anthology Source: Spoon River Anthology
“The Typical American? He is sent to school Little or much, where he imbibes the rule Of safety first and comfort; in his youth He joins the church and ends the quest of truth.” FirstsLittlesEndsSchoolChurchAtheismYouthComfortSafetyQuestsTypicalSafety First Author:Edgar Lee Masters
“the much-sought prize of eternal youth Is just arrested growth.” GrowthYouthEternalPrizeArrestedEternal Youth Book:Spoon River Anthology Source: Spoon River Anthology
