Twelve Swahili Words

Famous quotes containing the words twelve and/or words:

    “I not deny
    The jury, passing on the prisoner’s life,
    May in the sworn twelve have a thief or two
    Guiltier than him they try. What’s open made to justice,
    That justice seizes.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “Now Sweeney phones from London, W. 2,
    saying, Martyr, my religion is love, is you.
    Be seated, my Sweeney, my invisible fan.
    Surely the words will continue, for that’s
    what’s left that’s true.”
    —Anne Sexton (1928–1974)