Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Gentlemen, to the lady without whom I should never have survived for eighty, nor sixty, nor yet thirty years. Her smile has been my lyric, her understanding, the rhythm of the stanza. She has been the spring wherefrom I have drawn the power to write the words. She is the poem of my life.

Gentlemen, to the lady without whom I should never have surv

Summary

This quote acknowledges the profound impact of a woman on the speaker's life. It suggests that her presence has been invaluable and instrumental in his endurance and experiences throughout the years. Her smile is likened to a source of inspiration, her understanding to the beats that shape his writing, and her overall presence is portrayed as the essence of a beautiful poem. The quote encapsulates the deep gratitude and admiration the speaker feels towards this woman, attributing to her the longevity and richness of his life.

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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