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Theodore Tilton Quotes

Once in Persia reigned a king Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise, Which if held before the eyes Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for every change and chance. Solemn words, and these are they: Even

Once in Persia reigned a king Who upon his signet ring Graved a maxim true and wise, Which if held before the eyes Gave him counsel at a glance Fit for every change and chance. Solemn words, and these are they: "Even this shall pass away."

Theodore Tilton
Wise, Time, Kings

Pleasure comes, but not to stay;Even this shall pass away.

Theodore Tilton
Passing Away, Pleasure
THEODORE TILTON (1867). “THE SEXTON'S TALE, AND OTHER POEMS”, p.46

In all our losses, all our gains, In all our pleasures, all our pains, The life of life is: Love remains. In every change from good to ill,- If love continues still, Let happen then what will.

Theodore Tilton
Pain, Loss, Romantic Love

I won a noble fame; But with a sudden frown, The people snatched my crown, And, in the mire, trod down My lofty name.

Theodore Tilton
Names, People, Noble
Theodore Tilton, “Sir Marmaduke's Musings”

Baby bye Here's a fly, Let us watch him. you and I, How he crawls Up the walls Yet he never falls.

Theodore Tilton
Baby, Wall, Fall
THEODORE TILTON (1867). “THE SEXTON'S TALE, AND OTHER POEMS”, p.163

Journalism is an immense power, that threatens soon to supersede sermons, lectures, and books.

Theodore Tilton
Book, Lectures, Journalism

Pain is hard to bear.... But with patience, day by day, Even this shall pass away.

Theodore Tilton
Pain, Passing Away, Bears
THEODORE TILTON (1867). “THE SEXTON'S TALE, AND OTHER POEMS”, p.47

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