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7 Quotes for 'J.G. Saxe' in the Database.
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J.G. Saxe Quotes
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Tom Goodwin was an actor-man,
Old Drury's pride and boast,
In all the light and spritely parts,
Especially the ghost.
Topic: Acting
Source: The Ghost Player
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A very man--not one of nature's clods--
With human failings, whether saint or sinner:
Endowed perhaps with genius from the gods
But apt to take his temper from his dinner.
Topic: Eating
Source: About Husbands
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But her voice is still living immortal,
The same you have frequently heard,
In your rambles in valleys and forests,
Repeating your ultimate word.
Topic: Echo
Source: The Story of Echo
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Nay, tarry a moment, my charming girl;
Here is a jewel of gold and pearl;
A beautiful cross it is I ween
As ever on beauty's breast was seen;
There's nothing at all but love to pay;
Take it and wear it, but only stay!
Ah! Sir Hunter, what excellent taste!
I'm not--in such--particular--haste.
Topic: Jewels
Source: The Hunter and the Milkmaid, translated
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I love vast libraries; yet there is a doubt,
If one be better with them or without,--
Unless he use them wisely, and, indeed,
Knows the high art of what and how to read.
Topic: Libraries
Source: The Library
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'Tis well to borrow from the good and the great;
'Tis wise to learn: 'tis God-like to create!
Topic: Libraries
Source: The Library
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I will touch
My mouth unto the leaves, caressingly;
And so wilt thou. Thus, from these lips of mine
My message will go kissingly to thine,
With more than Fancy's load of luxury,
And prove a true love-letter.
Topic: Post
Source: Sonnet (With a Letter)
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