Gave

Famous quotes containing the word gave:

“And he gave it for his opinion, that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass, to grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before, would deserve better of mankind, and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together.”
—Jonathan Swift (1667–1745)

“This gave me that precarious Gait
Some call Experience.”
—Emily Dickinson (1830–1886)

“When I was young my teachers were the old.
I gave up fire for form till I was cold.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)