“They are slaves who fear to speak For the fallen and the weak; They are slaves who will not choose Hatred, scoffing, and abuse, Rather than in silence shrink From the truth they needs must think; They are slaves who dare not be In the right with two or three.”
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. more
“Fools, when their roof-tree falls, think it doomsday.”
“A profound common sense is the best genius for statesmanship.”
“Keats longed for fame, but longed above all to deserve it.”
“With every anguish of our earthly part The spirit's sight grows clearer.”
“Fate loves best such syllables as are sweet and sonorous on the tongue.”
“Tis as easy to be heroes as to sit the idle slaves.”