State Prison

Famous quotes containing the words state and/or prison:

    “some strange comfort every state attend,
    And pride bestowed on all, a common friend;”
    —Alexander Pope (1688–1744)

    “They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
    In prison they accompany the jailer,
    Enter cells to hear confessions.
    Their short-end comes down
    When you least expect it.”
    —Charles Simic (b. 1938)