Charles Godfrey Leland

Charles Godfrey Leland Quotes

United States, Humorist
August 15, 1824 – March, 20, 1903.

Charles Godfrey Leland (August 15, 1824 – March 20, 1903) was an American humorist, writer, and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was educated at Princeton University and in Europe.

Also known as Writer, Folklorist

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To Paradise, the Arabs say, Satan could never find the way Until the peacock led him in.

Charles Godfrey Leland
- Paradise
- Satan
It was the noise Of ancient trees falling while all was still Before the storm, in the long interval Between the gathering clouds and that light breeze Which Germans call the Wind's bride.

Charles Godfrey Leland
- Long
- Light
- Wind