Maiden

Famous quotes containing the word maiden:

“I am more interested in the rosy cheek than I am to know what particular diet the maiden is fed on.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“Ma’am! What am I your maiden aunt? Call me Mrs. Aragon. Call me Belle. Call me madame if you’re tired of living, but don’t call me ma’am.”
—Frank S. Nugent (1908–1965)

“Y’are the maiden posies,
And so graced
To be placed
‘Fore damask roses.

Yet though thus respected
By-and-by
Ye do lie,
Poor girls, neglected.”
—Robert Herrick (1591–1674)