“The amiable is a duty most certainly, but must not be exercised at the expense of any of the virtues. He who seeks to do the amiable always, can only be successful at the frequent expense of his manhood.”
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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