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Thomas Bailey Aldrich was an American poet born on November 11, 1836, and died on March 19, 1907. His poetry is known for its elegant rhythm and profound emotion, which had a significant impact on the development of American poetry.

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Famous Thomas Bailey Aldrich Quotes

“The possession of gold has ruined fewer men than the lack of it.”

Men Gold Possession Fewer Ruined

Book:Ponkapog papers: A sea turn, and other papers

Source: Ponkapog papers: A sea turn, and other papers

“October turned my maple's leaves to gold; The most are gone now; here and there one lingers: Soon these will slip from the twigs' weak hold, Like coins between a dying miser's fingers.”

Gone Dying Weak Gold Fingers Slips Coins Here And There October Misers Twigs Maple

Book:The Writings of Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Source: The Writings of Thomas Bailey Aldrich

“The possession of gold has ruined fewer men than the lack of it. What noble enterprises have been checked and what fine souls have been blighted in the gloom of poverty the world will never know.”

Knows Men World Has Beens Soul Poverty Fine Gold Possession Noble Enterprise Fewer Ruined Gloom

Book:Ponkapog papers: A sea turn, and other papers

Source: Ponkapog papers: A sea turn, and other papers

About the Author

Born: November 11, 1836
Died: March 19, 1907
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 71

Books & Sources

The Writings of Thomas Bailey AldrichRelated source material

The Writings of Thomas Bailey Aldrich: PoemsRelated source material

The Works of Thomas Bailey Aldrich: Ponkapog papers. A sea turn, and other mattersRelated source material

Ponkapog PapersRelated source material

Ponkapog papers: A sea turn, and other papersRelated source material

Ponkapog papers, A sea turn, and other mattersRelated source material

Ponkapog papers, A sea turn, and other papersRelated source material

The Ballad of Babie Bell, and Other PoemsRelated source material

The Story of a Bad BoyRelated source material

The Writings of Thomas Bailey Aldrich: Ponkapog papers, A sea turn, and other papersRelated source material

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