926 Quotes by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

In this world a man must either be anvil or hammer.

For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

Glorious indeed is the world of God around us, but more glorious the world of God within us.

The smoking flax before it burst to flame Was quenched by death, and broken the bruised reed.

The mind of the scholar, if he would leave it large and liberal, should come in contact with other minds.

My soul is full of longing for the secret of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me.

.... Anon from the castle walls The crescent banner falls, And the crowd beholds instead, Like a portent in the sky, Iskander's banner fly, The Black Eagle with double head. And shouts ascend on high .....'' Long live Scanderbeg.

There is nothing holier in this life of ours than the first consciousness of love, the first fluttering of its silken wings.

The atmosphere breathes rest and comfort, and the many chambers seem full of welcomes.