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~ John Greenleaf Whittier Quotes ~
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John Greenleaf Whittier Quotes


An influential American Quaker poet and ardent advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States.
John Greenleaf Whittier (December 17, 1807 – September 7, 1892) was an influential American Quaker poet and ardent advocate of the abolition of slavery in the United States. He is usually listed as one of the Fireside Poets. Whittier was strongly influenced by the Scottish poet, Robert Burns.

Here are some famous quotes by John Greenleaf Whittier. 




God's colors all are fast.
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2015, 10:58:28 AM »
Before me even as behind God is and all is well.
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2015, 10:59:00 AM »
The simple heart that freely asks in love obtains.
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2015, 10:59:27 AM »
The windows of my soul I throw Wide open to the sun.
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« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2015, 10:59:54 AM »
The craven's fear is but selfishness like his merriment.
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« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2015, 11:00:20 AM »
Peace hath higher tests of manhood Than battle ever knew.
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« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2015, 11:00:46 AM »
Reason's voice and God's Nature's and Duty's never are at odds.
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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2015, 11:01:16 AM »
Every chain that spirits wear crumbles in the breadth of prayer.
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« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2015, 11:01:43 AM »
Of all sad words of tongue or pen the saddest are these: It might have been.
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« Reply #9 on: January 02, 2015, 11:02:08 AM »
Shoot if you must this old gray head But spare your country's flag she said.
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« Reply #10 on: January 02, 2015, 11:02:35 AM »
For of all sad words of tongues or pen the saddest are these: It might have been.
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« Reply #11 on: January 02, 2015, 11:03:03 AM »
For of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
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« Reply #12 on: January 02, 2015, 11:03:31 AM »
No longer forward nor behind I look in hope or fear; But grateful take the good I find The best of now and here.
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« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2015, 11:03:55 AM »
Who fathoms the Eternal Thought? Who talks of scheme and plan? The Lord is God! He needeth not The poor device of man.
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« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2015, 11:04:20 AM »
Our toil is sweet with thankfulness Our burden is our boon; The curse of earth's gray morning is The blessing of its noon.
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