Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Henry Wadsworth Longfellowwas an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha, and Evangeline. He was also the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, and was one of the five Fireside Poets...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth27 February 1807
CityPortland, ME
CountryUnited States of America
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow quotes about
excellence supreme
In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity.
bends bow cord draws man though unto useless
As unto the bow the cord is, / So unto the man is woman; / Though she bends him, she obeys him, / Though she draws him, yet she follows; / Useless each without the other!
brotherhood may love-one-another
If we love one another, nothing, in truth, can harm us, whatever mischances may happen.
memorial-day names honor
They are dead; but they live in each Patriot's breast, And their names are engraven on honor's bright crest.
towns like-me boast
A town that boasts inhabitants like me Can have no lack of good society.
intriguing
Let us then, be up and doing.
choices decision return
Decide not rashly. The decision made Can never be recalled. The gods implore not, Plead not, solicit not; they only offer Choice and occasion, which once being passed Return no more. Dost thou accept the gift?
true-beauty utility
Thou shalt learn The wisdom early to discern True beauty in utility.
anchors sea tree
Like black hulks the shadows of the great trees ride at anchor on the billowy sea of grass.
laying-down firsts facts
At first laying down, as a fact fundamental, That nothing with God can be accidental.
snakes enemy important
Method is more important than strength, when you wish to control your enemies.
anchors feelings buoys
Feeling is deep and still; and the word that floats on the surface Is as the tossing buoy, that betrays where the anchor is hidden.
noble deeds nobility
Be noble in every thought And in every deed!
country-love triumphant
Our faith triumphant o'er our fears.