Charles Sprague

thumb|Charles Sprague Charles Sprague (October 26, 1791 – January 22, 1875) was an early American poet. Quotes Lo where the stage, the poor, degraded stage,Holds its warped mirror to a gaping age. Curiosity, reported in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. (1919). Through life’s dark road his sordid way he wends,An incarnation of fat dividends. Curiosity, reported in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. (1919). Behold! in Liberty’s unclouded blazeWe lift our heads, a race of other days. Centennial Ode. Stanza 22, reported in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. (1919). Yes, social friend, I love thee well, In learned doctors’ spite;Thy clouds all other clouds dispel, And lap me in delight. To my Cigar, reported in Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. (1919). Gay, guiltless pair,What seek ye from the fields of heaven?Ye have no need of prayer,Ye have no sins to be forgiven. The Winged Worshippers External links Charles Sprague (poet) Category:1875 deaths Category:19th-century poets from the United States Category:Poets from Boston