For his heart was in his work, and the heart giveth grace unto every art. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow artgivethgrace Change image and share on social
Men of genius are often dull and inert in society; as the blazing meteor, when it descends to earth, is only a stone. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow blazedescenddull Change image and share on social
There are moments in life, when the heart is so full of emotion That if by chance it be shaken, or into its depths like a pebble Drops some careless word, it overflows, and its secret, Spilt on the ground like water, can never be gathered together. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow carelesschancedepth share on social
It is foolish to pretend that one is fully recovered from a disappointed passion. Such wounds always leave a scar. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow disappointfoolishfully Change image and share on social
Like a French poem is life; being only perfect in structure when with the masculine rhymes mingled the feminine are. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow femininefrenchlife Change image and share on social
Intelligence and courtesy not always are combined; Often in a wooden house a golden room we find. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow combinecourtesyfind Change image and share on social
Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow elementgategreat Change image and share on social
In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow characterexcellencemanner Change image and share on social
Let us, then, be up and doing, with a heart for any fate; still achieving, still pursuing, learn to labor and to wait. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow achievefateheart Change image and share on social
I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the neighborhood of man, and enjoy the sweet security of the streets. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow affectioncityenjoy Change image and share on social