255 Quotes by John Greenleaf Whittier

I hear the tread of pioneers Of nations yet to be, The first low wash of waves where soon Shall roll a human sea.

And peace unweaponed conquers every wrong!

Sweeter than any sungMy songs that found no tongue;Nobler than any factMy wish that failed of act.Others shall sing the song,Others shall right the wrong,-Finish what I begin,And all I fail of win.

Love hath never known a law beyond its own sweet will.

Every chain that spirits wear crumbles in the breadth of prayer.

Autumn, in his leafless bowers, is waiting for the winter's snow.

A little smile, a word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near, A little gift from one held dear, Best wishes for the coming year. These make a merry christmas!

And close at hand, the basket stood With nuts from brown October's wood. And close at hand, the basket stood With nuts from brown October's wood.

One brave deed makes no hero.