Famous quotes containing the word unable:
“He is like a comedian who for over thirty years has been unable to think of any new jokes.”
—Edward James (19071984)
“It was only too probable that among the half-converted Pagans and Jews, any rite, any form, would find favor, whilst yet unable to comprehend the spiritual character of Christianity.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (18031882)
“Shes just a child,
but Im the one whos fainthearted.
Shes the woman,
but Im the coward.
She bears that high, swollen set of breasts,
but Im the one whos burdened.
The heavy hips are hers,
but Im unable to move.
Its a wonder
how clumsy Ive become
because of flaws
that shelter themselves
in another.”
—Amaru (c. seventh century A.D.)