Famous quotes containing the words thirsty ear, thirsty and/or ear:
“The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,
And drinks and gapes for drink again;”
—Abraham Cowley (1618–1667)
“Three things are never satisfied; four never say, “Enough”: Sheol, the barren womb, the earth ever thirsty for water, and the fire that never says, “Enough.””
—Bible: Hebrew, Proverbs 30:15.
“And the song she was singing ever since
In my ear sounds on:—
“Stay at home, pretty bees, fly not hence!
Mistress Mary is dead and gone!””
—John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892)