WIST Quotations

Guiterman, Arthur -- “Of Apology,” A Poet’s Proverbs (1924)

Dave — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:42:54 +0000

Admitting Error clears the Score
And proves you Wiser than before.

Arthur Guiterman (1871-1943) American poet, humorist
“Of Apology,” A Poet’s Proverbs (1924)

Guiterman, Arthur -- “Of Duty” (1924)

Dave — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:50:56 +0000

When “Do no Evil” has been understood,
Then learn the harder, braver rule, “Do Good.”

Arthur Guiterman (1871-1943) American poet, humorist
“Of Duty” (1924)

Guiterman, Arthur -- “On the Vanity of Earthly Greatness”

Dave — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:33:48 +0000

The tusks which clashed in mighty brawls
Of mastodons, are billiard balls.
The sword of Charlemagne the Just
Is Ferric Oxide, known as rust.
The grizzly bear, whose potent hug,
Was feared by all, is now a rug.
Great Caesar’s bust is on the shelf,
And I don’t feel so well myself.

Arthur Guiterman (1871-1943) American poet, humorist
“On the Vanity of Earthly Greatness”

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Guiterman, Arthur -- Betel-Nuts (1907)

Dave — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:09:36 +0000

When Life is woe,
And Hope is dumb,
The World says, “Go!”
The Grave says, “Come!”

Arthur Guiterman (1871-1943) American poet, humorist
Betel-Nuts (1907)
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