Nathaniel Parker Willis Quotes

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Nathaniel Parker Willis was an American writer and editor whose poetry, essays, and literary criticism made significant contributions to the cultural landscape of the 19th century. Known for his sensitive and evocative writing, Willis captured the essence of his time, reflecting on the human experience. His legacy reminds us of the power of words to inspire and transform, encouraging us to engage with literature as a means of understanding and shaping the world.

"Press on! for in the grave there is no work and no device. Press on! while yet you may."

"Press on! for in the grave there is no work and no device. Press on! while yet you may."

Work, Grave, May, Press

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"He who binds his soul to knowledge, steals the key of heaven."

"He who binds his soul to knowledge, steals the key of heaven."

Soul, Knowledge, Heaven, Key

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"Gratitude is not only the memory but the homage of the heart rendered to God for his goodness."

"Gratitude is not only the memory but the homage of the heart rendered to God for his goodness."

God, Gratitude, Heart, Goodness

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"The innocence that feels no risk and is taught no caution, is more vulnerable than guilt, and oftener assailed."

"The innocence that feels no risk and is taught no caution, is more vulnerable than guilt, and oftener assailed."

Caution, Guilt, Innocence, Risk

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"At present there is no distinction among the upper ten thousand of the city."

"At present there is no distinction among the upper ten thousand of the city."

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"If there is anything that keeps the mind open to angel visits, and repels the ministry of ill, it is human love."

"If there is anything that keeps the mind open to angel visits, and repels the ministry of ill, it is human love."

Love, Mind, Open

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