Will Carleton quotes

To appreciate heaven well 'T is good for a man to have some fifteen minutes of hell. (Will Carleton)
Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead. View quote
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But I have learned a thing or two; I know as sure as fate, when we lock up our lives for wealth, the gold key comes too late. View quote
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I've watched my duty, straight an' true, an' tried to do it well; Part of the time kept heaven in view, An' part steered clear of hell. View quote
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Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out. View quote
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Worm or beetle - drought or tempest - on a farmer's land may fall, Each is loaded full o' ruin, but a mortgage beats 'em all. View quote
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Over the hill to the poor-house I'm trudgin' my weary way. View quote
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There's lots of people-this town wouldn't hold them; Who don't know much excepting what's told them. View quote
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So I have talked with Betsey and Betsey has talked with me, And we have agreed together that we can't never agree. View quote
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The more we arg'ed the question the more we did n't agree. View quote
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Betsy, like all good women, had a temper of her own. (Will Carleton)
I don't complain of Betsy or any of her acts, Exceptin' when we 've quarreled and told each other facts. View quote
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Not a log in this buildin' but its memories has got And not a nail in this old floor but touches a tender spot. View quote
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Fare you well, old house! you're naught that can feel or see, But you seem like a human bein'-a dear old friend to me; And we never will have a better home, if my opinion stands, Until we commence a-keepin' house in the house not made with hands. View quote
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If there's a heaven upon the earth, a fellow knows it when He's been away from home a week, and then gets back again. View quote
Will Carleton