James Russell Lowell (February 22, 1819 – August 12, 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivaled the popularity of British poets. These poets usually used conventional forms and meters in their poetry, making them suitable for families entertaining at their fireside.. American Romantic poet critic editor and diplomat; Fireside Poets
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There is no good arguing with the inevitible. The only argument available with an east wind is to put on your overcoat. Go to Quote / Comment
Where one person shapes their life by precept and example, there are a thousand who have shaped it by impulse and circumstances. Go to Quote / Comment
Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action. Go to Quote / Comment
It is the rooted instinct in men to admire what is better and more beautiful than themselves. Go to Quote / Comment
Truth, after all, wears a different face to everybody, and it would be too tedious to wait till all were agreed. Go to Quote / Comment