George Pope Morris Professions : EditorBorn : October 10, 1802Died : July 6, 1864 Browse All Authors Top 10 quotes by George Pope Morris Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! In youth it sheltered me, And I'll protect it now. George Pope Morris youthtreeinspiring We esteem in the world those who do not merit our esteem, and neglect persons of true worth; but the world is like the ocean--the pearl is in its depths, the seaweed swims. George Pope Morris oceandepthswim The union of lakes--the union of lands-- The union of States none can sever-- The union of hearts--the union of hands-- And the flag of our Union for ever! George Pope Morris lakeshearthands You desire to be learned, wealthy, and great, without labor; it is one of the follies still extant in the world. George Pope Morris wealthydesireworld Near the lake where drooped the willow, Long time ago! George Pope Morris lakestimelong It appears to me that strong sense and acute sensibility together constitute genius. George Pope Morris geniusstrongtogether A man of learning who makes no use of what he knows, is like a cloud which gives no rain. George Pope Morris learningrainmen A laughing fool ... seems born for nothing but to show his teeth. George Pope Morris teethlaughterlaughing It made and preserves us a nation. George Pope Morris preservesnationsmade Law has been called a bottomless pit, not so much because of its depth, as that its windings are so obscure nobody can see the end. George Pope Morris pitsdepthlaw Similar Authors Bryan A. Garner editor Brian Williams editor Bonnie Fuller editor Atoosa Rubenstein editor Arch Ward editor Anthony Boucher editorAll Authors
