Not often in the story of mankind does a man arrive on earth... - Carl Sandburg

This quote is attributed to Carl Sandburg.

"Not often in the story of mankind does a man arrive on earth who is both steel and velvet."

Carl Sandburg Strength

Poet American 1878–1967

More from Carl Sandburg

"I am the people—the mob—the crowd—the mass."

"Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep."

"Nothing happens unless first we dream."

"I have always been ahead of my time."

"Strength comes from within."

"A woman should be proud of who she is."

"A strong woman can overcome anything."

"The only thing I'm good at is killing."