“He who would acquire fame must not show himself afraid of censure. The dread of censure is the death of genius.”
Quote by William Gilmore Simms
Work
Egeria: Or Voices of Thought and Counsel, for the Woods and Wayside
This book is a meditative journey through the natural landscape, reflecting on the thoughts and counsel found in the woods and along the paths of everyday life. more
Author
William Gilmore Simms
William Gilmore Simms was an American poet born on April 17, 1806, and died on June 11, 1870. His poetry holds a significant place in American literary history, known for its rich imagination and profound emotional expression. more
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