Reed

Famous quotes containing the word reed:

    Most new things are not good, and die an early death; but those which push themselves forward and by slow degrees force themselves on the attention of mankind are the unconscious productions of human wisdom, and must have honest consideration, and must not be made the subject of unreasoning prejudice.
    —Thomas Brackett Reed (1839–1902)

    And the frigid burnings of purgatory will not be touched
    By any emollient.
    —Henry Reed (1914–1986)

    When you’re growing up in a small town
    You know you’ll grow down in a small town
    There is only one good use for a small town
    You hate it and you know you’ll have to leave.
    —Lou Reed (b. 1944)