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.
The mind can weave itself warmly in the cocoon of its own thoughts, and dwell a hermit anywhere.
James Russell LowellIt is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of man is tested.
James Russell LowellAn appeal to the reason of the people has never been known to fail in the long run.
James Russell LowellWhat men prize most is a privilege, even if it be that of chief mourner at a funeral.
James Russell Lowell