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Quotes by J. G. Saxe

12 quotations from The Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations (1896), with the subject each one is filed under.

Again I hear that creaking step! - He's rapping at the door! Too well I know the boding sound That ushers in a bore.— filed under Bores

He says a thousand pleasant things, - But never says "Adieu.' C.— filed under Bores

of Children. Old Care has a mortgage on every estate, And that's what you pay for the wealth that you get.— filed under Care

Long pains are light ones, Cruel ones are brief!— filed under Compensation

Last lines. Golden hair, like sunlight streaming On the marble of her shoulder.— filed under Hair

A very man-not one of nature's clods- With human failings, whether saint or sinner: Endowed perhaps with genius from the gods But apt to take his temper from his dinner.— filed under Husband

Deorum. Give me kisses! Nay, 'tis true I am just as rich as you; And for every kiss I owe, I can pay you back, you know. Kiss me, then, Every moment and again.— filed under Kisses

in the Vacation. I love vast libraries; yet there is a doubt, If one be better with them or without, - Unless he use them wisely, and, indeed, Knows the high art of what and how to read. J. G. SAXE The Library. 'Tis well to borrow from the good and great; 'Tis wise to learn; 'tis God-like to create!— filed under Libraries

Nay, tarry a moment, my charming girl; Here is a jewel of gold and pearl; A beautiful cross it is I ween As ever on beauty's breast was seen; There's nothing at all but love to pay; Take it and wear it, but only stay! Ah! Sir Hunter, what excellent taste! I'm not in such particular-haste.— filed under Occupations-Jeweler

I will touch My mouth unto the leaves, caressingly; And so wilt thou. Thus, from these lips of mine My message will go kissingly to thine, With more than Fancy's load of luxury, And prove a true love-letter.— filed under Occupations-Post

Bothwell's Lament. "God bless the man who first invented sleep!" So Sancho Panza said and so say I; And bless him, also, that he didn't keep His great discovery to himself, nor try To make it, -as the lucky fellow might- A close monopoly by patent-right.— filed under Sleep

I'm growing fonder of my staff; I'm growing dimmer in the eyes; I'm growing fainter in my laugh; I'm growing deeper in my sighs; I'm growing careless of my dress; I'm growing frugal of my gold; I'm growing wise; I'm growing, -yes, - I'm growing old.— filed under Affliction