Facts about James Whitcomb Riley

Occup.Poet
FromUSA
BornOctober 7, 1849
DiedJuly 22, 1916
Aged66 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

Small: The most essential factor is persistence - the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm t
"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"
Small: When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird
"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"
Small: The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time
"The anger of a person who is strong, can always bide its time"
Small: It is no use to grumble and complain Its just as cheap and easy to rejoice When God sorts out the weath
"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"
Small: The ripest peach is highest on the tree
"The ripest peach is highest on the tree"
Small: When you awaken some morning and hear that somebody or other has been discovered, you can put it down a
"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"
Small: Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win. Let not the man be discouraged w
"Continuous, unflagging effort, persistence and determination will win. Let not the man be discouraged who has these"