Woodman, spare that tree! Touch not a single bough! In youth it sheltered me, And I'll protect it now. George Pope Morris More Quotes by George Pope Morris More Quotes From George Pope Morris 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 ocean depth swim 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 lakes heart hands You desire to be learned, wealthy, and great, without labor; it is one of the follies still extant in the world. George Pope Morris wealthy desire world Near the lake where drooped the willow, Long time ago! George Pope Morris lakes time long It appears to me that strong sense and acute sensibility together constitute genius. George Pope Morris genius strong together A man of learning who makes no use of what he knows, is like a cloud which gives no rain. George Pope Morris learning rain men A laughing fool ... seems born for nothing but to show his teeth. George Pope Morris teeth laughter laughing It made and preserves us a nation. George Pope Morris preserves nations made 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 pits depth law
