American Elms

Famous quotes containing the words american and/or elms:

“Somebody said that I am the last American living the tragedy of Europe.”
—Ezra Pound (1885–1972)

“‘No, no; for my virginity,
When I lose that,’ says Rose, ‘I’ll die’:
‘Behind the elms last night,’ cried Dick,
‘Rose, were you not extremely sick?’”
—Matthew Prior (1664–1721)