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“This goin' ware glory waits ye haint one agreeable feetur.” quote by James Russell Lowell
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“This goin' ware glory waits ye haint one agreeable feetur.”

James Russell Lowell

About This Quote

Source Poem: "A Song of the Old World", 1852

The line uses playful, archaic language to convey a sense of waiting for something elusive, perhaps glory or fulfillment.

In simple terms: Waiting for glory in a strange, old-fashioned way.

Key Takeaway

Embrace patience while pursuing goals.

Themes

patience search glory identity

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal ambition
  • creative writing
  • philosophical contemplation

Key Concepts

existential longing poetic nostalgia self‑reflection

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does "glory" represent for you?
  • How does language affect your perception of waiting?
A Different Perspective

The phrasing is obscure and may confuse modern readers.

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