James Russell Lowell

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

Great cowardice is hidden by a bluster of daring.

Laborin' man an' laborin' woman
Hev one glory an' one shame;
Ev'ything thet's done inhuman
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Laborin' man an' laborin' woman
Hev one glory an' one shame;
Ev'ything thet's done inhuman
Injers all on 'em the same.

A great man is made up of qualities that meet or make great
occasions.

A great man is made up of qualities that meet or make great
occasions.

All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.

All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.

Oh, Washington! thou hero, patriot sage,
Friend of all climes, and pride of every age!

Oh, Washington! thou hero, patriot sage,
Friend of all climes, and pride of every age!