Famous quotes containing the words van and/or riper:
“Yes, it’s hard to write, but it’s harder not to.”
—Carl Van Doren (1885–1950)
“Scarfs, garters, gold, amuse his riper stage,
And beads and prayer-books are the toys of age:
Pleased with this bauble still, as that before;
‘Till tired he sleeps, and life’s poor play is o’er.”
—Alexander Pope (1688–1744)