Josiah Gilbert Holland Quotes

Josiah Gilbert Holland — American Novelist born on July 24, 1819, died on October 12, 1881

Josiah Gilbert Holland was an American novelist and poet who also wrote under the pseudonym Timothy Titcomb. He helped to found and edit Scribner's Monthly, in which appeared his novels, Arthur Bonnicastle, The Story of Sevenoaks, Nicholas Minturn. In poetry he wrote "Bitter Sweet", "Kathrina", the lyrics to the Methodist hymn "There's a Song in the Air", and many others... (wikipedia)

Calmness is the cradle of power.

There is no royal road to anything, one thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows fast, withers as rapidly. That which grows slowly, endures.

Nature is the master of talents; genius is the master of nature.

Joys divided are increased.

One thing at a time, all things in succession. That which grows fast withers as rapidly; and that which grows slow endures.