Famous quotes containing the words dry land, dry and/or land:
“He who constantly swims in the ocean loves dry land.”
—Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (18601904)
“Waters above! Eternal springs!
The dew that silvers the Doves wings!
O welcome, welcome to the sad:
Give dry dust drink, drink that makes glad!
Many fair evnings, many flowrs
Sweetened with rich and gentle showers,
Have I enjoyed,”
—Henry Vaughan (16221695)
“What between the duties expected of one during ones lifetime, and the duties exacted from one after ones death, land has ceased to be either a profit or a pleasure. It gives one position, and prevents one from keeping it up. Thats all that can be said about land.”
—Oscar Wilde (18541900)