Peace hath higher tests of manhood, than battle ever knew.The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier/The Hero
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John Greenleaf Whittier was an American poet and abolitionist born on December 17, 1807, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He is best known for his advocacy against slavery and his influential poetry, such as "Snow-Bound," which reflects rural life and the Quaker values he held dear. Whittier was a prominent member of the anti-slavery movement and his literary work often conveyed moral and social messages. He passed away on September 7, 1892.
1807–1892·lived 84 years
Peace hath higher tests of manhood, than battle ever knew.The Complete Poetical Works of John Greenleaf Whittier/The Hero
Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, 'It might have been.
When faith is lost, when honor dies, the man is dead.Ichabod, 1850
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