Companion Cells

Famous quotes containing the words companion and/or cells:

“Never make a companion equal to a brother.”
—Hesiod (c. 8th century B.C.)

“They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
In prison they accompany the jailer,
Enter cells to hear confessions.
Their short-end comes down
When you least expect it.”
—Charles Simic (b. 1938)