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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

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

In teaching me the way to live
It taught me how to die.

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

A man of learning who makes no use of what he knows, is like a cloud which gives no rain.

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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 forever!

George Pope Morris

It appears to me that strong sense and acute sensibility together constitute genius.

George Pope Morris

A song for our banner! The watchword recall
Which gave the Republic her station:
"United we stand, divided we fall!"
It made and preserves us a nation!

George Pope Morris

Near the lake where drooped the willow,
Long time ago!

George Pope Morris

George Pope Morris

George Pope Morris

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Born: October 10, 1802

Died: July 6, 1864 (aged 61)

Bio: George Pope Morris was an American editor, poet, and songwriter.

Known for:

The prose and poetry of Europe and America (1845)
Poems
The Deserted Bride and Other Poems (1838)
The Romance of the Ring, and Other Poems (1859)

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