Grant us brotherhood, not only for this day but for all our years - a brotherhood not of words but of acts and deeds. Stephen Vincent Benet More Quotes by Stephen Vincent Benet More Quotes From Stephen Vincent Benet It is forbidden to go east, but I have gone, forbidden to go on the great river, but I am there. Open your hearts, you spirits, and hear my song. Stephen Vincent Benet river i-am you song Trouble with women. Can't do any art and be married if you're in love with your wife. Stephen Vincent Benet women wife love art