Knights Cross of The Iron Cross/d%C3%B6nitz-decree

Famous quotes containing the words knights, cross and/or iron:

    “Here we have bishops, priests, and deacons, a Censorship Board, vigilant librarians, confraternities and sodalities, Duce Maria, Legions of Mary, Knights of this Christian order and Knights of that one, all surrounding the sinner’s free will in an embattled circle.”
    —Sean O’Casey (1884–1964)

    “If I can cross him any way, I bless myself every way.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    “Reading while waiting
    for the iron to heat,
    writing, My Life had stood—a Loaded Gun—”
    —Adrienne Rich (b. 1929)