Heart

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:

    “Both equal hurt, in this change sought our bliss:
    My true love hath my heart and I have his.”
    —Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586)

    “Oh, I must keep my heart inviolate
    Against the potent poison of your hate.”
    —Claude McKay (1889–1948)

    “Some let me make you of the heartless words.
    The heart is drained that, spelling in the scurry
    Of chemic blood, warned of the coming fury.
    By the sea’s side hear the dark-vowelled birds.”
    —Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)