Occupation: Poet Birth: May 31, 1819 Death: March 26, 1892
These are the days that must happen to you..
Resist much, obey little..
I have learned that to be with those I like is enough..
We were together. I forget the rest..
The earth is rude, silent, incomprehensible at first; Be not discouraged - keep on - there are divine things, well envelop'd; I swear to you there ar….
Happiness, not in another place but this place...not for another hour, but this hour..
The strongest and sweetest songs yet remain to be sung..
Keep your face always toward the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you..
Simplicity is the glory of expression..
Those who love each other shall become invincible..
I swear to you, there are divine things more beautiful than words can tell.
Do anything, but let it produce joy..
Either define the moment or the moment will define you..
As for me, I know nothing else but miracles, Whether I walk the streets of Manhattan, Or dart my sight over the roofs of houses toward the sky, ….
What is that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the print I have read in my life..
Dismiss whatever insults your soul..
This is what you should do: love the earth and sun and the animals, despise riches, give alms to everyone that asks, stand up for the stupid and craz….
I and this mystery, here we stand..
I exist as I am, that is enough..
Re-examine all that you have been told... dismiss that which insults your soul..
When one reaches out to help another he touches the face of God..