Salt Spring Island

Famous quotes containing the words salt, spring and/or island:

    “All the sea-gods are dead.
    You, Venus, come home
    To your salt maidenhead....”
    —Allen Tate (1899–1979)

    “Climate of Egypt in winter is the reign of spring upon earth, & summer in the air, and tranquility in the heat.”
    —Herman Melville (1819–1891)

    “They all came, some wore sentiments
    Emblazoned on T-shirts, proclaiming the lateness
    Of the hour, and indeed the sun slanted its rays
    Through branches of Norfolk Island pine as though
    Politely clearing its throat....”
    —John Ashbery (b. 1927)