Will Carleton Quotes

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.
Will Carleton

Two, Learned, Lives

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.
Will Carleton

May, Fall, Full

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.
Will Carleton

Time, True, Hell

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.
Will Carleton

Home, Away, Again

Over all our happy country - over all our Nation spread, Is a band of noble heroes - is our Army of the Dead.
Will Carleton

Happy, Country, Dead

Things at home are crossways, and Betsy and I are out.
Will Carleton

To appreciate heaven well, it's good for a person to have some fifteen minutes of hell.
Will Carleton

Good, Person, Hell

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