He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think s… - James Russell Lowell

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He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson of statecraft.

James Russell Lowell

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James Russell Lowell (22 February 1819 – 12 August 1891) was an American Romantic poet, critic, editor, and diplomat. He is associated with the Fireside Poets, a group of New England writers who were among the first American poets who rivaled the popularity of British poets.

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Alternative Names: Hugh Perceval • James R. Lowell • James Lowell

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A wise man travels to discover himself.

Greatly begin! though thou hast time
But for a line, be that sublime — Not failure, but low aim, is crime.

If there are men who regret the Good Old Times, without too clear a notion of what they were, they should at least be thankful that we are rid of that misguided energy of faith which justifies conscience in making men unrelentingly cruel.

He who is firmly seated in authority soon learns to think security, and not progress, the highest lesson of statecraft. - James Russell Lowell

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