Kings

Famous quotes containing the word kings:

    “And the Pope has cast his arms abroad for agony and loss,
    And called the kings of Christendom for swords about the Cross,”
    —Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874–1936)

    “The five kings count the dead but do not soften
    The crusted wound nor stroke the brow;
    A hand rules pity as a hand rules heaven;
    Hands have no tears to flow.”
    —Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)

    ““He’s asleep, ain’t he?” “With kings and counsellors,” murmured I.”
    —Herman Melville (1819–1891)