Quotes by James Russell Lowell

About James Russell Lowell:

James Russell Lowell is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivaled the popularity of British poets. These poets usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside.
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The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinions.

James Russell Lowell

One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning.

James Russell Lowell

The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp mordant of experience.

James Russell Lowell

Freedom is the only law which genius knows.

James Russell Lowell

Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

James Russell Lowell

Greatly begin. Though thou have time, but for a line, be that sublime. Not failure, but low aim is crime.

James Russell Lowell

Poetry is something to make us wiser and better, by continually revealing those types of beauty and truth, which God has set in all men's souls.

James Russell Lowell

As life runs on, the road grows strange with faces new - and near the end. The milestones into headstones change, Neath every one a friend.

James Russell Lowell

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

James Russell Lowell

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

James Russell Lowell

Solitude is as needful to the imagination as society is wholesome for the character.

James Russell Lowell

Death is delightful. Death is dawn, The waking from a weary night Of fevers unto truth and light.

James Russell Lowell

A great man is made up of qualities that meet or make great occasions.

James Russell Lowell

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

James Russell Lowell

No man can produce great things who is not thoroughly sincere in dealing with himself.

James Russell Lowell

Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come.

James Russell Lowell

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

James Russell Lowell

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

James Russell Lowell

Once to every person and nation come the moment to decide. In the conflict of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side.

James Russell Lowell

Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.

James Russell Lowell

Author Bio

  • NameJames Russell Lowell
  • DescriptionAmerican poet, critic, editor, and diplomat
  • BornFebruary 22, 1819
  • DiedAugust 12, 1891
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPoet; Diplomat; Author; Essayist