John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
7359 James Russell Lowell 1819-1891 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 7359 |
| AUTHOR: | James Russell Lowell (1819–1891) |
| QUOTATION: | But life is sweet, though all that makes it sweet Lessen like sound of friends’ departing feet; And Death is beautiful as feet of friend Coming with welcome at our journey’s end. For me Fate gave, whate’er she else denied, A nature sloping to the southern side; I thank her for it, though when clouds arise Such natures double-darken gloomy skies. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | To George William Curtis. |