Derwent Arms

Famous quotes containing the words derwent and/or arms:

    Adam had learned the jolly deed of kind:
    He took her in his arms and there and then
    Like the clean beasts, embracing from behind,
    Began in joy to found the breed of men.
    —Alec Derwent Hope (b. 1907)

    Women have simple tastes. They can get pleasure out of the conversation of children in arms and men in love.
    —H.L. (Henry Lewis)