Heart
The heart is a hollow muscle that pumps blood throughout the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions. It is found in all animals with a circulatory system (including all vertebrates).
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Famous quotes containing the word heart:
“The blood weeps from my heart when I do shape,
In forms imaginary, th unguided days
And rotten times that you shall look upon
When I am sleeping with my ancestors.”
—William Shakespeare (15641616)
“The last time I saw Paris
Her heart was warm and gay.”
—Oscar Hammerstein II (18951960)
“The hapless Nymph with wonder saw:
A whisker first and then a claw,
With many an ardent wish,
She stretchd in vain to reach the prize.
What female heart can gold despise?
What Cats averse to fish?”
—Thomas Gray (17161771)
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