Pope Sylvester

Pope Sylvester, or Silvester may refer to:

  • Pope Sylvester I (314–335)
  • Pope Sylvester II (999–1003)
  • Pope Sylvester III (1045)
  • Antipope Sylvester IV (1105–1111)

Famous quotes containing the words pope and/or sylvester:

    Then say not Man’s imperfect, Heav’n in fault;
    Say rather, Man’s as perfect as he ought:
    —Alexander Pope (1688–1744)

    Were I as base as is the lowly plain,
    And you, my Love, as high as heaven above,
    Yet should the thoughts of me, your humble swain,
    Ascend to heaven in honour of my love.
    —Joshua Sylvester (1561–1618)