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Joaquin Miller, born on September 8, 1837, was a renowned poet from California, USA. His poetry covered a wide range of subjects including nature, history, mythology, and philosophy, and was greatly appreciated by readers.

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Famous Joaquin Miller Quotes

“He gained a world; he gave that world Its grandest lesson: "On! sail on!"”

World Adventure Lessons Sail

Book:The Building of the City Beautiful

Source: The Building of the City Beautiful

“All honor to him who shall win the prize. The world has cried for a thousand years. But to him who tries and fails and dies, I give great honor and glory and tears.”

World Giving Trying Years Dies Winning Failing Tears Failure Honor Thousand Glory Prize Cried Thousand Years

Book:The Building of the City Beautiful

Source: The Building of the City Beautiful

“The bravest battle that ever was fought; Shall I tell you where and when? On the maps of the world you will find it not; It was fought by the mothers of men.”

Men World Mother Battle Maps

Book:Joaquin Miller's Poems

Source: Joaquin Miller's Poems

“Knowledge is Bought only with a weary care, And wisdom means a world of pain.”

World Mean Care Pain Knowledge Weary

Book:Songs of the Sierras

Source: Songs of the Sierras

About the Author

Born: September 8, 1837
Died: February 17, 1913
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 30

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