John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittierwas an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the Fireside Poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings as well as his book Snow-Bound...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth17 December 1807
CountryUnited States of America
John Greenleaf Whittier quotes about
deeds gaps needs
God fills the gaps of human need, Each crisis brings its word and deed.
romance beard tradition
Tradition wears a snowy beard, romance is always young.
wells behinds
Before me, even as behind, God is, and all is well.
true-life example life-is
A true life is at once interpreter and proof of the gospel.
meekness
Leaning on Him, make with reverent meekness His own thy will.
thanksgiving eye past
What moistens the lip and what brightens the eye? What calls back the past like the rich pumpkin pie?
inspirational-sports never-quit inspirational-athlete
Rest if you must, but never quit.
long-ago long today
Falsehoods which we spurn today, were the truths of long ago.
nuts hands woods
And close at hand, the basket stood With nuts from brown October's wood. And close at hand, the basket stood With nuts from brown October's wood.
romance young
Romance is always young.
new-year done today
We meet today To thank Thee for the era done, And Thee for the opening one.
selfishness salvation saved
To be saved is only this-salvation from our own selfishness.
conquer
And peace unweaponed conquers every wrong!
christmas lonely heart
And the more you spend in blessing The poor and lonely and sad, The more of your heart's possessing Returns to you glad.