Swamp Laurel Oak

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

    I see less difference between a city and a swamp than formerly.
    Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    Popularity is the crown of laurel which the world puts on bad art. Whatever is popular is wrong.
    Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)

    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)