John Greenleaf Whittier Quotes

Professions:PoetWriter
Topics:DeathPeaceSad

Born: December 17, 1807

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John Greenleaf Whittier Quotes (3)

"Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."

John Greenleaf Whittier
Topic: Death

"Peace hath higher tests of manhood, than battle ever knew."

John Greenleaf Whittier
Topic: Peace

"For all sad words of tongue and pen, The saddest are these, 'It might have been'."

John Greenleaf Whittier
Topic: Sad
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