Supine

Famous quotes containing the word supine:

“There is no calamity which a great nation can invite which equals that which follows a supine submission to wrong and injustice and the consequent loss of national self-respect and honor, beneath which are shielded and defended a people’s safety and greatness.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)

“They would not guess how early in
Their supine stationary voyage
The air would change to soundless damage....”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)