Swift

Famous quotes containing the word swift:

“Where fierce indignation can no longer tear his heart.
[Ubi saeva indignatio ulterius cor lacerare nequit.]”
—Jonathan Swift (1667–1745)

“For Virtue in her daily Race,
Like Janus bears a double Face;
Looks back with Joy where she has gone,
And therefore goes with Courage on.”
—Jonathan Swift (1667–1745)

“Haie! Haie!
These were the swift to harry;
These the keen-scented;
These were the souls of blood.
Slow on the leash,
pallid the leash-men!”
—Ezra Pound (1885–1972)