James Russell Lowell

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

With bated breath we offer wicked vows.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days;
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And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days;
Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune,
And over it softly her warm ear lays.

Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or by read more

Mishaps are like knives, that either serve us or cut us, as we grasp them by the blade or by the handle.

Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.

Villany reduces those whom it defiles to the same level.