Meandering on . . .

Today is the birthday of Cincinnatus Heine (or Hiner) Miller (September 8, 1837 - February 17, 1913), writer, best known by his pen name Joaquin Miller. He is oft referred to as the Poet of the Sierras and the Byron of the Rockies.

"Brave admiral, say but one good word: What shall we do when hope is gone?" The words leapt like a leaping sword: "Sail on! sail on! and on!" - Joaquin Miller

"In men whom men condemn as ill I find so much of goodness still, In men whom men pronounce divine I find so much of sin and blot I do not dare to draw a line Between the two, where God has not." - Joaquin Miller

"That man who lives for self alone, Lives for the meanest mortal known." - Joaquin Miller

"The biggest dog has been a pup." - Joaquin Miller

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