Charles Godfrey Leland (August 15, 1824 – March 20, 1903) was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe. (wikipedia)
Sweet music! sacred tongue of God.
Thought is the measure of life.
Life will be lengthened while growing, for Thought is the measure of life.
The Lord of Learning who upraised mankind from being silent brutes to singing men.
The brave deserve the lovely - every woman may be won.
It was the noise Of ancient trees falling while all was still Before the storm, in the long interval Between the gathering clouds and that light breeze Which Germans call the Wind's bride.
They saw a Dream of Loveliness descending from the train.