Born Thursday 19 January 1809, died Sunday 7 October 1849
Professions: Author, Critic, Editor, Poet
Nationality: American
The nose of a mob is its imagination. By this, at any time, it can be quietly led.
I have, indeed, no abhorrence of danger, except in its absolute effect - in terror.
I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of Beauty.
To vilify a great man is the readiest way in which a little man can himself attain greatness.
That man is not truly brave who is afraid either to seem or to be, when it suits him, a coward.
The generous Critic fann'd the Poet's fire, And taught the world with reason to admire.