Ancient

Famous quotes containing the word ancient:

“When I was young, beautiful ancient statues were castrated, so that the eye might not be corrupted.... Nothing was gained, unless horses and asses had also been castrated.”
—Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)

“With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.”
—Bible: Hebrew Job 12:12.

“How natural that the errors of the ancient should be handed down and, mixing with the principles and system which Christ taught, give to us an adulterated Christianity.”
—Olympia Brown (1835–1900)