Eldest Sons

Famous quotes containing the words eldest and/or sons:

“Light, God’s eldest daughter, is a principal beauty in a building.”
—Thomas Fuller (1608–1661)

“I went to my father’s at night. He spoke of poor John [Boswell’s brother] with disgust. I was shocked and said, “He’s your son, and God made him.” He answered very harshly, “If my sons are idiots, can I help it?””
—James Boswell (1740–1795)