George Pope Morris Quotes & Sayings

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

You desire to be learned, wealthy, and great, without labor; it is one of the follies still extant in the world. — George Pope Morris

It appears to me that strong sense and acute sensibility together constitute genius. — George Pope Morris

It made and preserves us a nation. — George Pope Morris

A laughing fool ... seems born for nothing but to show his teeth. — George Pope Morris

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

Near the lake where drooped the willow, Long time ago! — George Pope Morris

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 for ever! — 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