Children are God's Apostles, sent forth, day by day, to preach of love, and hope, and peace.
James Russell LowellHeaven is neither here nor there to me. Everywhere and nowhere. Just not in between, But I believe in Heaven.
James Russell LowellAh, men do not know how much strength is in poise, That he goes the farthest who goes far enough.
James Russell LowellGod does not weigh criminality in our scales. We have one absolute, with the seal of authority upon it; and with us an ounce is an ounce, and a pound a pound. God's measure is the heart of the offender,--a balance which varies with every one of us, a balance so delicate that a tear cast in the other side may make the weight of error kick the beam.
James Russell Lowell