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William Ross Wallace, born in 1819 in Scotland, was a renowned poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination, leaving a lasting impact on posterity.

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All Cradle Hands Men Rocks Sod There Is No God World Cry Heart Idols

Famous William Ross Wallace Quotes

“They say that man is mighty, He governs land and sea, He wields a mighty sceptre, O'er lesser powers that be.”

Men Sea Land Mom Land And Sea

Author:William Ross Wallace

“A mighty power and stronger Man from his throne has hurled,For the hand that rocks the cradle Is the hand that rules the world.”

Men World Hands Mother Rocks Stronger Thrones Cradle Mother Love Mother's Love Mother Proverbs Motherhood And Love

Author:William Ross Wallace

“The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.”

World Hands Rocks Cradle Mother Country

Author:William Ross Wallace

“Who is this before whose presence idols tumble to the sod? While he cries out — Allah Akbar! and there is no god but God!”

Cry Idols There Is No God Sod

Book:Meditations in America, and Other Poems

Source: Meditations in America, and Other Poems

“Allah Akbar! and there is no god but God!”

There Is No God Sod

Author:William Ross Wallace

“A sound like a sound of thunder rolled, And the heart of a nation stirred”

Heart Nations Sound Liberty Thunder

Book:Meditations in America, and Other Poems

Source: Meditations in America, and Other Poems

About the Author

Born: 1819
Died: May 5, 1881
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 6

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Meditations in America, and Other PoemsRelated source material

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