Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Timeless Quotes from James Russell Lowell

I came upon these gems today and needed to share some of them...

"Fate loves the fearless."

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An appeal to the reason of the people has never been known to fail in the long run."

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Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind."

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

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Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or the handle."

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Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry, they bring about a change."

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

You write very well.