Darkling Plain

Famous quotes containing the words darkling plain, darkling and/or plain:

“And we are here as on a darkling plain
Swept with confused alarms of struggle and flight,
Where ignorant armies clash by night.”
—Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)

“... that darkling brightness which falls from the stars.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)

“Judge Bedford: I understand you refuse to be represented by counsel.
Walter: That’s correct, your honor.
Judge Bedford: Are you suicidal, Mr. Davis, or just plain stupid?”
—Dale Launer (b. 1953)