If you will observe, it doesn't take A man of giant mould to make A giant shadow on … - John Townsend Trowbridge

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There's an expectation these days that novels - like any other consumer product - should be made on a production line, with one dropping from the conveyor belt every couple of years.

John Townsend Trowbridge

If you will observe, it doesn't take A man of giant mould to make A giant shadow on the wall; And he who in our daily sight Seems but a figure mean and small, Outlined in Fame's illusive light, May stalk, a silhouette sublime, Across the canvas of his time.

Figure, Light, Mean, Men, Sublime, Wall

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With years a richer life begins, the spirit mellow: ripe age gives tones to violins, wine, and good fellows.

Begins, Giving, Life, Violins, Wine, Years

On turf and curb and bower-roof The snow-storm spreads its ivory woof; It paves with pearl the garden-walk; And lovingly around the tatter'd stalk And snivering stem its magic weaves A mantle fair as lily-leaves.

Garden, Ivory, Lovingly, Pearl, Snow, Spreads

Not in rewards, but in the strength to strive, the blessing lies.

Blessing, Inspirational, Lying, Rewards, Strength

The speckled sky is dim with snow, The light flakes falter and fall slow; Athwart the hill-top, rapt and pale, Silently drops a silvery veil; And all the valley is shut in By flickering curtains gray and thin.

Fall, Light, Silently, Sky, Valley, Veil

A flower more sacred than far-seen success Perfumes my solitary path; I find Sweet compensation in my humbleness, And reap the harvest of a quiet mind.

Flower, Humbleness, Mind, Path, Perfumes, Sweet