Maxioms by James Russell Lowell
Aspiration sees only one side of every question; possession,
many.
Aspiration sees only one side of every question; possession,
many.
Not caring, so that sumpter-horse, the back
Be hung with gaudy trappings, in what course
Yea, rags read more
Not caring, so that sumpter-horse, the back
Be hung with gaudy trappings, in what course
Yea, rags most beggarly, they clothe the soul.
He gives us the very quintessence of perception.
He gives us the very quintessence of perception.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.
Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure read more
Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.
