Bliss Carman/writing

Famous quotes containing the words bliss carman, bliss, carman and/or writing:

    Be thou my exaltation
    Or fortitude of mien,
    Lord of the world’s elation,
    Thou breath of things unseen!
    Bliss Carman (1861–1929)

    These two
    Imparadised in one another’s arms,
    The happier Eden, shall enjoy their fill
    Of bliss on bliss.
    John Milton (1608–1674)

    Lord of my heart’s elation,
    Spirit of things unseen,
    Be thou my aspiration
    Consuming and serene!
    —Bliss Carman (1861–1929)

    He who should inspire and lead his race must be defended from travelling with the souls of other men, from living, breathing, reading and writing in the daily, time-worn yoke of their opinions.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)