Famous quotes containing the words matthew, parker, archbishop and/or canterbury:
“Prophets are not without honor except in their own country and in their own house.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 13:57.
“Why is it no one ever sent me yet
One perfect limousine, do you suppose?
Ah no, it’s always just my luck to get
One perfect rose.”
—Dorothy Parker (1893–1967)
“The archbishop is away. The church is gray.
He has left his robes folded in camphor
And, dressed in black, he walks
Among fireflies.”
—Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)
“Thou hast brought him a pardon from good King John.””
—Unknown. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 108)