Laurel

Famous quotes containing the word laurel:

“The graceful flowers of innocence are more valuable than the laurel crown of fame.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

“The strongest poison ever known
Came from Caesar’s laurel crown.”
—William Blake (1757–1827)

“Let arms yield to the toga, let the [victor’s] laurel yield to the [orator’s] tongue.”
—Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)