John L. Bates Professions : Former Governor of Massachusetts Born : September 18, 1859 Died : June 8, 1946 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by John L. Bates Cruel and cold is the judgment of man, Cruel as winter, and cold as the snow; But by-and-by will the deed and the plan Be judged by the motive that lieth below. John L. Bates winter snow men Some day Love shall claim his own Some day Right ascend his throne, Some day hidden Truth be known; Some day - some sweet day. John L. Bates thrones truth-is sweet The joy late coming late departs. John L. Bates late joy O, once in each man's life, at least, Good luck knocks at his door; And wit to seize the flitting guest Need never hunger more. But while the loitering idler waits. Good luck beside his fire, The bold heart storms at fortune's gates, And conquers its desire. John L. Bates good-luck heart men The year goes wrong, and tares grow strong, Hope starves without a crumb; But God's time is our harvest time, And that is sure to come. John L. Bates harvest-time strong years Similar Authors Benjamin Butler former-governor-of-massachusetts Leverett Saltonstall former-governor-of-massachusetts Mitt Romney former-governor-of-massachusetts Michael Dukakis former-governor-of-massachusetts John Davis Long former-governor-of-massachusetts Paul Cellucci former-governor-of-massachusetts All Authors
