Prior

Prior

Prior is an ecclesiastical title, derived from the Latin adjective for "earlier, first", with several notable uses.

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Famous quotes containing the word prior:

    “Forbear to mention what thou canst not praise.”
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

    “Euphelia serves to grace my measure,
    But Chloe is my real flame.”
    —Matthew Prior (1664–1721)

    “As humans have a prior right to existence over dogs by virtue of being more highly evolved and having a superior consciousness, so women have a prior right to existence over men. The elimination of any male is, therefore, a righteous and good act, an act highly beneficial to women as well as an act of mercy.”
    —Valerie Solanas (b. 1940)