Classic and Contemporary Poetry
TRUE CULTURE, by ELLA WHEELER WILCOX Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The highest culture is to speak no ill Last Line: From common lips like weeds from marshy soil. Alternate Author Name(s): Wilson, Robert, Mrs. Subject(s): Beauty; Culture Conflict; Life | ||||||||
The highest culture is to speak no ill; The best reformer is the man whose eyes Are quick to see all beauty and all worth; And by his own discreet, well-ordered life, Alone reproves the erring. When thy gaze Turns it on thine own soul, be most severe. But when it falls upon a fellow-man Let kindliness control it; and refrain From that belittling censure that springs forth From common lips like weeds from marshy soil. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...PRIVILEGE OF BEING by ROBERT HASS SEAWATER STIFFENS CLOTH by JANE HIRSHFIELD SAYING YES TO LIVING by DAVID IGNATOW |
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