Venus/observation

Famous quotes containing the words venus and/or observation:

    It is no longer a flame hidden in my veins; now it is Venus in all her might fastened to her prey.
    Jean Racine (1639–1699)

    Laws and customs may be creative of vice; and should be therefore perpetually under process of observation and correction: but laws and customs cannot be creative of virtue: they may encourage and help to preserve it; but they cannot originate it.
    Harriet Martineau (1802–1876)