J.g. Saxe Quotes

But her voice is still living immortal,
The same you have frequently heard,
In your rambles in more

But her voice is still living immortal,
The same you have frequently heard,
In your rambles in valleys and forests,
Repeating your ultimate word.

A very man--not one of nature's clods--
With human failings, whether saint or sinner:
Endowed perhaps with more

A very man--not one of nature's clods--
With human failings, whether saint or sinner:
Endowed perhaps with genius from the gods
But apt to take his temper from his dinner.

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

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

I love vast libraries; yet there is a doubt,
If one be better with them or without,--
more

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.

I will touch
My mouth unto the leaves, caressingly;
And so wilt thou. Thus, from these lips more

I will touch
My mouth unto the leaves, caressingly;
And so wilt thou. Thus, from these lips of mine
My message will go kissingly to thine,
With more than Fancy's load of luxury,
And prove a true love-letter.

Tom Goodwin was an actor-man,
Old Drury's pride and boast,
In all the light and spritely parts,
more

Tom Goodwin was an actor-man,
Old Drury's pride and boast,
In all the light and spritely parts,
Especially the ghost.

Nay, tarry a moment, my charming girl;
Here is a jewel of gold and pearl;
A beautiful more

Nay, tarry a moment, my charming girl;
Here is a jewel of gold and pearl;
A beautiful cross it is I ween
As ever on beauty's breast was seen;
There's nothing at all but love to pay;
Take it and wear it, but only stay!
Ah! Sir Hunter, what excellent taste!
I'm not--in such--particular--haste.