6 Quotes & Sayings By John Godfrey Saxe

John Godfrey Saxe (October 9, 1805 - October 19, 1887) was an American poet and playwright. His plays, written in collaboration with his older brother, William Cullen Bryant, included The School for Scandal and The Day of the Raven. His most famous poem "Grim Grinning Ghosts," a war ballad, was a popular song in the Eureka Stockade uprising in Australia in 1854. He was born in New York City. In addition to his work as a writer, Saxe was a well-known illustrator of books and other publications Read more

He was also a secretary for George Bancroft.

Give me kisses! Nay, 'tis true I am just as...
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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. John Godfrey Saxe
I love vast libraries; yet there is a doubt, If...
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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. John Godfrey Saxe
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At Learning's fountain it is sweet to drink, But 'tis a nobler privilege to think. John Godfrey Saxe
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Laws, like sausages, cease to inspire respect in proportion as we know how they are made. John Godfrey Saxe
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I'm growing fonder of my staff; I'm growing dimmer in my 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. John Godfrey Saxe