James Russell Lowell (1819–1891) American poet, critic, editor, and diplomat
Prelude to Pt. I, st. 4
The Vision of Sir Launfal (1848)
“Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours,
And ask them what report they bore to heaven.”
Source: Night-Thoughts (1742–1745), Night II, Line 376.
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