Famous quotes containing the words received and/or bachelor:
“When I received this [coronation] ring I solemnly bound myself in marriage to the realm; and it will be quite sufficient for the memorial of my name and for my glory, if, when I die, an inscription be engraved on a marble tomb, saying, Here lieth Elizabeth, which reigned a virgin, and died a virgin.”
—Elizabeth I (15331603)
“I told him, Look at all those fightings and killings down there,
Whats the matter? Why dont you put a stop to it?
I try, he saidThats all he could do, he looked tired. Hes a bachelor so long, and he likes lentil soup.”
—Allen Ginsberg (b. 1926)