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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.

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God's colors all are fast.

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Before me even as behind God is and all is well.

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The simple heart that freely asks in love obtains.

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The windows of my soul I throw Wide open to the sun.

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The craven's fear is but selfishness like his merriment.

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Peace hath higher tests of manhood Than battle ever knew.

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Reason's voice and God's Nature's and Duty's never are at odds.

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

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Of all sad words of tongue or pen the saddest are these: It might have been.

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Shoot if you must this old gray head But spare your country's flag she said.

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For of all sad words of tongues or pen the saddest are these: It might have been.

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For of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

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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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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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Our toil is sweet with thankfulness Our burden is our boon; The curse of earth's gray morning is The blessing of its noon.