Rack/people

Famous quotes containing the words rack and/or people:

    “O, let him pass. He hates him
    That would upon the rack of this tough world
    Stretch him out longer.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “But—if you cannot give us ease—
    Last of the race of them who grieve
    Here leave us to die out with these
    Last of the people who believe!
    Silent, while years engrave the brow;
    Silent—the best are silent now.”
    —Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)