John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Sir William Watson 1858-1935 John Bartlett
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Hate and mistrust are the children of blindness— |
England to Ireland. |
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Best they honor thee Who honor in thee only what is best. |
The true Patriotism. |
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And though circuitous and obscure The feet of Nemesis how sure! |
Europe at the Play. |
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Braying of arrogant brass, whimper of querulous reeds. |
Hymn to the Sea. Part iii. 8. |
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Deemest thou labor Only is earnest? Grave is all beauty, Solemn is joy. |
England my Mother. Part iv. |
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Empires dissolve and peoples disappear, Song passes not away. |
Lacrymae Musarum. |
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In this world with starry dome, Floored with gemlike plains and seas, Shall I never feel at home, Never wholly be at ease? |
World-Strangeness. |
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On from room to room I stray, Yet mine Host can ne’er espy, And I know not to this day, Whether guest or captive I. |
World-Strangeness. |