Springs

Famous quotes containing the word springs:

“Justice has its anger, my lord Bishop, and the wrath of justice is an element of progress. Whatever else may be said of it, the French Revolution was the greatest step forward by mankind since the coming of Christ. It was unfinished, I agree, but still it was sublime. It released the untapped springs of society; it softened hearts, appeased, tranquilized, enlightened, and set flowing through the world the tides of civilization. It was good. The French Revolution was the anointing of humanity.”
—Victor Hugo (1802–1885)

“If you would get exercise, go in search of the springs of life.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“And since to look at things in bloom
Fifty springs are little room,”
—A.E. (Alfred Edward)