Bernard Barton
Bernard Barton
Bernard Bartonwas known as the Quaker poet...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth31 January 1784
CountryUnited States of America
adversity ties sky
That thorny path, those stormy skies, have drawn our spirits nearer; and rendered us, by sorrow's ties, each to the other dearer.
stupidity opinion obstinacy
Obstinacy and vehemency in opinion are the surest proofs of stupidity.
patience winning race
Patience wins the race.
spring humble feelings
Welcome, wild harbinger of spring! To this small nook of earth; Feeling and fancy fondly cling, Round thoughts which owe their birth, To thee, and to the humble spot, Where chance has fixed thy lowly lot.
As I walk'd by myself, I talk'd to myself, And myself replied to me; And the questions myself then put to myself, With their answers I give to thee.
above absolute age below beneath condition necessity rank vastly
No age, sex, or condition is above or below the absolute necessity of modesty; but without it one is vastly beneath the rank of man.
chance fancy feeling fixed fondly lowly owe round small thoughts thy wild
Welcome, wild harbinger of spring! To this small nook of earth; Feeling and fancy fondly cling, Round thoughts which owe their birth, To thee, and to the humble spot, Where chance has fixed thy lowly lot.