John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittierwas an American Quaker poet and advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. Frequently listed as one of the Fireside Poets, he was influenced by the Scottish poet Robert Burns. Whittier is remembered particularly for his anti-slavery writings as well as his book Snow-Bound...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPoet
Date of Birth17 December 1807
CountryUnited States of America
christmas famous-inspirational giving
the joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you
sports hero brave
One brave deed makes no hero.
dark night knowing
Through the dark and stormy night Faith beholds a feeble light Up the blackness streaking; Knowing God's own time is best, In a patient hope I rest For the full day-breaking!
prayer heart simple
The simple heart that freely asks in love, obtains.
wells behinds
Before me, even as behind, God is, and all is well.
resolution weak let-me
Clothe with life the weak intent, Let me be the thing I meant ...
deeds gaps needs
God fills the gaps of human need, Each crisis brings its word and deed.
dream flower winter
Again the blackbirds sings; the streams Wake, laughing, from their winter dreams, And tremble in the April showers The tassels of the maple flowers.
flower fall autumn
The tints of autumn...a mighty flower garden blossoming under the spell of the enchanter, frost.
life patience peace
Peace hath higher tests of manhood, than battle ever knew.
flower fall power
Give fools their gold, and knaves their power; let fortune's bubbles rise and fall; who sows a field, or trains a flower, or plants a tree, is more than all.
heart winter sky
All day the darkness and the cold Upon my heart have lain Like shadows on the winter sky Like frost upon the pane
success fall winning
Who never wins can rarely lose, Who never climbs as rarely falls
together lifts
I'll lift you and you lift me, and we'll both ascend together.