Arms

Famous quotes containing the word arms:

    “Death,
    you lie in my arms like a cherub,
    as heavy as bread dough.
    Your milky wings are as still as plastic.”
    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)

    “Who fed me from her gentle breast,
    And hushed me in her arms to rest,
    And on my cheek sweet kisses prest?
    My Mother.”
    —Ann Taylor (1783–1824)

    “Mother’s arms are made of tenderness,
    And sweet sleep blesses the child who lies therein.”
    —Victor Hugo (1802–1885)