Royal Ceremonial Funeral

Famous quotes containing the words royal, ceremonial and/or funeral:

    “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
    —Bible: New Testament, Matthew 11:7-9.

    Jesus speaking about John the Baptist.

    “Jargon is part ceremonial robe, part false beard.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

    “I asked if I got sick and died, would you
    With my black funeral go walking too,
    If you’d stand close to hear them talk or pray
    While I’m let down in that steep bank of clay.”
    —J.M. (John Millington)