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James Oppenheim, born on May 24, 1882, was an influential American poet of the early 20th century. Known for his passionate and philosophical poetry, Oppenheim's works have had a profound impact on American poetry.

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“As we come marching, marching, we battle too for men, For they are women's children, and we mother them again. Our lives shall not be sweated from birth until life closes; Hearts starve as well as bodies; give us bread, but give us roses!”

Men Inspirational Children Mother Birth Battle Bread Hearts Lives Roses Bodies Starve Marching

Author:James Oppenheim

“Man's the bad child of the universe”

Men Children Universe

Book:War and Laughter

Source: War and Laughter

“The fool is looking for happiness far away. The wise man makes it grow under his feet.”

Men Grows Wise Feet Fool Far Away Looking For Happiness

Author:James Oppenheim

“The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet.”

Men Inspirational Character Wisdom Happiness Spirituality Grows Wise Feet Positive Fool Wise Words Determination Garden Distance Seeking Happy Foolish Silly Novelists Each Day Editors Happy Life Just Being Foolishness Being Happy Pursuit Of Happiness True Happiness Finding Happiness Great Happiness Missing You Joy And Happiness Your Smile Always Happy Just Be Happy Joy Happiness Happiness And Love Feeling Happy Happiness And Success Happy Man Self Happiness Always Be Happy Silliness Live Life Happy Secret To Happiness Personal Happiness Looking For Happiness Authentic Happiness Happy Inspirational Foolish Man Found Happiness Happiness Love Live Life Happy Inspirational Happiness And Laughter Being Happy With Life Happy And Content Success Happiness Sharing Happiness They Make Me Happy Spiritual Happiness Smiling And Being Happy Fulfillment And Happiness True Meaning Of Life Seeking Happiness Happy Spirit Live Your Life Happy Best Years Of Your Life Happy With Him Waiting For The Right Moment

Book:War and Laughter

Source: War and Laughter

“They can only set free men free... And there is no need of that: Free men set themselves free.”

Men Needs Freedom Free Man

Book:Songs for the New Age

Source: Songs for the New Age

“Free men set themselves free.”

Men Freedom Free Man

Book:Songs for the New Age

Source: Songs for the New Age

About the Author

Born: May 24, 1882
Died: August 4, 1932
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 12

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