Universal Island

Famous quotes containing the words universal and/or island:

    “Example is a bright looking-glass, universal and for all shapes to look into.”
    —Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)

    “They all came, some wore sentiments
    Emblazoned on T-shirts, proclaiming the lateness
    Of the hour, and indeed the sun slanted its rays
    Through branches of Norfolk Island pine as though
    Politely clearing its throat....”
    —John Ashbery (b. 1927)