American Mercury

Famous quotes containing the words american and/or mercury:

    “Give me this day a faith not personal
    As follows: The American people fully armed
    With assurance policies, righteous and harmed,
    Battle the world of which they’re not at all.”
    —Allen Tate (1899–1979)

    “The mercury sank in the mouth of the dying day.
    What instruments we have agree
    The day of his death was a dark cold day.”
    —W.H. (Wystan Hugh)