There is no good in arguing with the inevitable The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat

Quote by James Russell Lowell

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Blessed are they that have nothing to say, and who cannot be persuaded to say...

Blessed are they that have nothing to say, and who cannot be persuaded to say...

Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his...

Democracy is the form of government that gives every man the right to be his...

Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts

Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts

Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.

Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise...

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise...

And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect...

And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect...

No price is set on the lavish summer; June may be had by the poorest...

No price is set on the lavish summer; June may be had by the poorest...

If youth be a defect, it is one that we outgrow only too soon

If youth be a defect, it is one that we outgrow only too soon

Creativity is not the finding of a thing, but the making something out of it...

Creativity is not the finding of a thing, but the making something out of it...

To educate the intelligence is to expand the horizon of its wants and desires.

To educate the intelligence is to expand the horizon of its wants and desires.

True scholarship consists in knowing not what things exist, but what they mean; it is...

True scholarship consists in knowing not what things exist, but what they mean; it is...

Fate loves the fearless.

Fate loves the fearless.

The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinions.

The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinions.

The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that...

The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that...

What a sense of security in an old book which time has criticized for us.

What a sense of security in an old book which time has criticized for us.

What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.

What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.

A weed is no more than a flower in disguise, Which is seen through at...

A weed is no more than a flower in disguise, Which is seen through at...

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance...

Good luck is the willing handmaid of a upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance...

The heart forgets its sorrow and ache.

The heart forgets its sorrow and ache.