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James Russell Lowell was an American poet, born on February 22, 1819, and died on August 12, 1891. His poetry is known for its profound social insights and admiration for nature.

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“For only by unlearning Wisdom comes.”

Wisdom

Book:The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

Source: The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

“Who knows whither the clouds have fled? In the unscarred heaven they leave no wake; And the eyes forget the tears they have shed, The heart forgets its sorrow and ache.”

Knows Heart Eye Heaven Forget Tears Sorrow Clouds Weather Shed Ache Forget It

Book:The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

Source: The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

“This imputation of inconsistency is one to which every sound politician and every honest thinker must sooner or later subject himself. The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinion.”

Sound Opinion Subjects Honest Politician Foolish Thinker Sooner Or Later Never Change Inconsistency

Book:Delphi Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell (Illustrated)

“Count me o'er earth's chosen heroes, - they were souls that stood alone, While the men they agonized for hurled the contumelious stone, Stood serene, and down the future saw the golden beam incline To the side of perfect justice, mastered by their faith divine, By one man's plain truth to manhood and to God's supreme design.”

Men Soul Earth Sides Justice Perfect Saws Design Divine He Man Hero Stones Supreme Chosen Golden One Man Manhood Beam Serene Incline

Book:The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

Source: The poetical works of James Russell Lowell

“Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide.”

Men Moments Nations Who You Are Every Man Knowing Who You Are Blight

Author:James Russell Lowell

About the Author

Born: February 22, 1819
Died: August 12, 1891
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 455

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