The best of a book is not the thought which it contains, but the thought which it suggests; just as the charm of music dwells not in the tones but in the echoes of our hearts. John Greenleaf Whittier bookcharmdwell Change image and share on social
Tradition wears a snowy beard, romance is always young. John Greenleaf Whittier beardromancesnowy Change image and share on social
It is no use trying to sum people up. One must follow hints, not exactly what is said, nor yet entirely what is done. John Greenleaf Whittier followhintpeople Change image and share on social
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. John Greenleaf Whittier bubblefallfield Change image and share on social
You don't always win your battles, but it's good to know you fought. John Greenleaf Whittier battlefightgood Change image and share on social
From the death of the old the new proceeds, and the life of truth from the death of creeds. John Greenleaf Whittier creeddeathlife Change image and share on social
As a small businessperson, you have no greater leverage than the truth. John Greenleaf Whittier businesspersongreatleverage Change image and share on social
Peace hath higher tests of manhood, than battle ever knew. John Greenleaf Whittier battlehathhigh Change image and share on social