Glass

Famous quotes containing the word glass:

“When God at first made man,
Having a glass of blessings standing by,
“Let us,” said He, “pour on him all we can:
Let the world’s riches, which dispersed lie,
Contract into a span.””
—George Herbert (1593–1633)

“We are deranged, walking among the cops
Who sweep glass and are large and composed.”
—Karl Shapiro (b. 1913)

“Nor do I try to keep a garden, only
An avocado in a glass of water—”
—James Merrill (b. 1926)