Ancient

Famous quotes containing the word ancient:

    “In marriage there are no manners to keep up, and beneath the wildest accusations no real criticism. Each is familiar with that ancient child in the other who may erupt again.... We are not ridiculous to ourselves. We are ageless. That is the luxury of the wedding ring.”
    —Enid Bagnold (1889–1981)

    “Wipe your hand across your mouth, and laugh;
    The worlds revolve like ancient women
    Gathering fuel in vacant lots.”
    —T.S. (Thomas Stearns)

    “All good fortune is a gift of the gods, and ... you don’t win the favor of the ancient gods by being good, but by being bold.”
    —Anita Brookner (b. 1938)