Famous quotes containing the words superficial and/or veins:
“The German intellect wants the French sprightliness, the fine practical understanding of the English, and the American adventure; but it has a certain probity, which never rests in a superficial performance, but asks steadily, To what end? A German public asks for a controlling sincerity.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
“There is gold, and here
My bluest veins to kiss—a hand that kings
Have lipped, and trembled kissing.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)