John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Josiah Gilbert Holland 1819-1881 John Bartlett
| 1 |
| Heaven is not reached at a single bound; But we build the ladder by which we rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted skies, And we mount to its summit round by round. |
| Gradatim. |
| 2 |
| He could see naught but vanity in beauty And naught but weakness in a fond caress And pitied men whose views of Christian duty Allowed indulgence in such foolishness. |
| Daniel Gray. |
| 3 |
| God give us men. The time demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and willing hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor; men who will not lie; Men who can stand before a demagogue And dam his treacherous flatteries without winking; Tall men, sun-crowned, who live above the fog In public duty and in private thinking. |
| Wanted. |