Quotes by John Godfrey Saxe

About John Godfrey Saxe:

John Godfrey Saxe I was an American poet known for his re-telling of the Indian parable "The Blind Men and the Elephant", which introduced the story to a Western audience. He also said "Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made."
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I'm growing fonder of my staff; I'm growing dimmer in my eyes; I'm growing fainter in my laugh; I'm growing deeper in my sighs; I'm growing careless of my dress; I'm growing frugal of my gold; I'm growing wise; I'm growing--yes,-- I'm growing old.

John Godfrey Saxe

I love vast libraries; yet there is a doubt, If one be better with them or without, Unless he use them wisely, and, indeed, Knows the high art of what and how to read.

John Godfrey Saxe

Tis well to borrow from the good and the great; 'Tis wise to learn: 'tis God-like to create!

John Godfrey Saxe

At Learning's fountain it is sweet to drink, But 'tis a nobler privilege to think.

John Godfrey Saxe

Give me kisses! Nay, 'tis true I am just as rich as you; And for every kiss I owe, I can pay you back, you know. Kiss me, then, Every moment, and again.

John Godfrey Saxe

Author Bio

  • NameJohn Godfrey Saxe
  • DescriptionAmerican poet
  • BornJune 2, 1816
  • DiedMarch 31, 1887
  • ProfessionPoet