Thomas Nelson Page Quotes

United States, Lawyer
April 23, 1853 – November, 1, 1922.

Thomas Nelson Page was a lawyer and American writer. He also served as the U.S. ambassador to Italy under the administration of President Woodrow Wilson during World War I.

Also known as Writer

A great factory with the machinery all working and revolving with absolute and rhythmic regularity and with the men all driven by one impulse, and moving in unison as though a constituent part of the mighty machine, is one of the most inspiring examples of directed force that the world knows. I have rarely seen the face of a mechanic in the action of creation which was not fine, never one which was not earnest and impressive.

Thomas Nelson Page
- World
- Action
- Creation
Gordon Keith was the son a gentleman.

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- Gentleman

I have rarely seen the face of a mechanic in the action of creation which was not fine, never one which was not earnest and impressive.

Thomas Nelson Page
- Action
- Creation
- Faces
Old maids do not mind giving people trouble.

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- Mind
- Trouble