Eugene Field Quotes

Here we have baby. It is composed of a bald head and a pair of lungs.

Here we have a baby. It is composed of a bald head and a pair of lungs.

About Author

Eugene Field Sr. (September 2, 1850 – November 4, 1895) was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays. He was known as the "poet of childhood".

But I, when I undress meEach night, upon my kneesWill ask the Lord to bless meWith apple-pie and cheese.

When I demanded of my friend what viands he preferred He quoth: "A large cold bottle and a small hot bird!"

All human joys are swift of wing For heaven doth so allot it That when you get an easy thing You find you haven't got it.

Father calls me William sister calls me Will Mother calls me Willie but the fellows call me Bill!

Some statesmen go to Congress and some go to jail. It is the same thing after all.