Swamp Laurel Oak

Famous quotes containing the words swamp, laurel and/or oak:

“Towns oftener swamp one than carry one out onto the big ocean of life.”
—D.H. (David Herbert)

“The graceful flowers of innocence are more valuable than the laurel crown of fame.”
—Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)

“I could lecture on dry oak leaves; I could, but who would hear me? If I were to try it on any large audience, I fear it would be no gain to them, and a positive loss to me. I should have behaved rudely toward my rustling friends.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)