Famous quotes containing the words prey and/or base:
“Thoughts, like old vultures, prey upon their heart-strings,”
—Isaac Watts (1674–1748)
“Who is here so base that would be a bondman? If any, speak, for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Roman? If any, speak, for him have I offended. Who is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak, for him have I offended.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)