Bear Arms

Famous quotes containing the words bear and/or arms:

“The impression made on a wise man is that of universal innocence. Poison is not poisonous after all, nor are any wounds fatal. Compassion is a very untenable ground. It must be expeditious. Its pleadings will not bear to be stereotyped.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“... last night, to let you toss alone,
When from your arms I kept my cold desire.”
—Allen Tate (1899–1979)