Promise/society

Famous quotes containing the words promise and/or society:

    “her fine blades making the air wince
    but her cargo
    no promise then:
    delivered
    palpable
    ours.”
    —Adrienne Rich (b. 1929)

    “Now different races and nationalities cherish different ideals of society that stink in each other’s nostrils with an offensiveness beyond the power of any but the most monstrous private deed.”
    —Rebecca West (1892–1983)