Throne/antiquity

Famous quotes containing the words throne and/or antiquity:

    The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
    Bible: New Testament, Luke 1:30-33.

    How do you know antiquity was foolish? How do you know the present is wise? Who made it foolish? Who made it wise?
    François Rabelais (1494–1553)