George William (“A. E.”) Russell. 1867-1935. John Bartlett, comp. 1919. Familiar Quotations, 10th ed.

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John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.

George William (“A. E.”) Russell. (1867–1935)

Our hearts were drunk with a beauty
Our eyes could never see.

The unknown God.

Ah, to think how thin the veil that lies
Between the pain of hell and paradise!

Janus.

Oh, I am so old, meseems
I am next of kin to Time.

The Grey Eros.

    She sat with hands as if to bless,
  And looked with grave ethereal eyes;
Ensouled by ancient Quietness,
  A gentle priestess of the Wise.

Forgiveness.

Twilight, a timid fawn, went glimmering by,
And Night, the dark-blue hunter, followed fast.

Refuge.

We are in the calm and proud possession of eternal things.

Babylon.