Facts about James Whitcomb Riley

Occup.	Poet
From	USA
Born	October 7, 1849
Died	July 22, 1916
Aged	66 years

Summary

James Whitcomb Riley was a famous Poet from USA, who lived between October 7, 1849 and July 22, 1916. He/she became 66 years old.

Zodiac:

He/she is born under the zodiac libra, who is known for Balance, Justice, Truth, Beauty, Perfection. Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by James, under the main topic Nature.

7 Famous quotes by James Whitcomb Riley

"The most essential factor is persistence - the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come"

"When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck"

"The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time"

"It is no use to grumble and complain; It's just as cheap and easy to rejoice; When God sorts out the weather and sends rain - Why, rain's my choice"

"The ripest peach is highest on the tree"

"When you awaken some morning and hear that somebody or other has been discovered, you can put it down as a fact that he discovered himself years ago - since that time he has been toiling, working, and striving to make himself worthy of general discovery"

"Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win. Let not the man be discouraged who has these"