Maiden

Famous quotes containing the word maiden:

“A maiden marries to please her parents; a widow to please herself.”
—Chinese proverb.

“I pluck this pale and maiden blossom here.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“To a maiden true he’ll give his hand,
Hey lillie, ho lillie lallie,
To the king’s daughter o’ fair England,
To a prize that was won by a slain brother’s brand,
I’ the brave nights so early.”
—Unknown. Earl Brand (l. 67–71)