Quotes by J. G. Whittier

I pray the prayer of Plato old,— "God make thee beautiful within."

— J. G. Whittier

Wisdom

For still in mutual sufferance lies The secret of true living; Love scarce is love that never knows The sweetness of forgiving.

— J. G. Whittier

Love

As yonder tower outstretches to the earth The dark triangle of its shade alone When the clear day is shining on its top; So, darkness in the pathway of man's life Is but the shadow of God's providence, By the great Sun of wisdom cast thereon; And what is dark below is light in heaven.

— J. G. Whittier

Life

For they the mind of Christ discern Who lean, like John, upon His breast.

— J. G. Whittier

Wisdom