James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) American Diplomat, Poet, Critic, Editor
These James Russell Lowell quotes and sayings are from our famous and inspiring collection.Incredulity robs us of many pleasures, and gives us nothing in return. - James Russell Lowell
We look at death through the cheap-glazed windows of the flesh, and believe him the monster which the flawed and cracked glass represents him. - James Russell Lowell
Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind. - James Russell Lowell
The greatest homage we can pay to truth, is to use it. - James Russell Lowell
A weed is no more than a flower in disguise. - James Russell Lowell
Who knows whither the clouds have fled? In the unscarred heaven they leave no wake; And the eyes forget the tears they have shed, The heart forgets its sorrow and ache. - James Russell Lowell
Who's not sat tense before his own heart's curtain. - James Russell Lowell
The question of common sense, 'What is it good for?' would abolish the rose and be answered triumphantly by the cabbage. - James Russell Lowell