A proverb is one man’s wit and all men’s wisdom.
Quoted in “Memoirs of Mackintosh,” Vol. II, p. 473,—Lord John Russell.
Lord John Russell, a famous English statesman, was born in London, August 18, 1792, and died at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, May 28, 1878. He is best remembered by his historical works, “Life of William Lord Russell,” “Memoirs of the Affairs of Europe” (2 vols.) “Correspondence of John, 4th Duke of Bedford,” etc.
It would be superfluous in me to point out to your Lordship that this is war.
“Despatch to Earl Russell,” Sept. 5, 1863.—Charles Francis Adams.
Charles Francis Adams, an eminent American statesman, publicist, and miscellaneous writer, was born at Boston, August 18, 1807, and died at Boston, November 21, 1886. His best known work was: “Life and Works of John Adams.”
Sorrow and scarlet leaf,
Sad thoughts and sunny weather:
Ah me, this glory and this grief
Agree not well together!
“A Song for September,”—Thomas William Parsons.
Thomas William Parsons, a distinguished American poet, was born at Boston, August 18, 1819, and died September 3, 1892. Among his writings are: “The Old House at Sudbury,” “Ghetto di Roma,” “The Magnolia,” “The Shadow of the Obelisk,” etc. He also made a metrical translation of Dante’s “Inferno.”
All that is beautiful shall abide,
All that is base shall die.