Fitz-Greene Halleck Quotes

None knew thee but to love thee.

It is a rich storehouse for those who love quotations. It is as full of fine bon mots as a Christmas pudding is full of plums.

I cannot spare the luxury of believing that all things beautiful are what they seem.

They love their land, because it is their own, And scorn to give aught other reason why; Would shake hands with a king upon his throne, And think it kindness to his majesty. - Fitz

What is man's love? His vows are broke even while his parting kiss is warm.

Beauty,--the fading rainbow's pride.

The wild-flower wreath of feeling, the sunbeam of the heart.

I sorrow that all fair things must decay.