Ancient Sea Kings

Famous quotes containing the words ancient, sea and/or kings:

    “Among those feasting men Cuchulain dwelt,
    And his young sweetheart close beside him knelt,
    Stared on the mournful wonder of his eyes,
    Even as Spring upon the ancient skies,
    And pondered on the glory of his days....”
    —William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)

    “The sea called
    you faced the estuary,
    you were drowned as the tide passed.
    I am glad of this
    at least you have escaped.”
    —Hilda Doolittle (1886–1961)

    ““He’s asleep, ain’t he?” “With kings and counsellors,” murmured I.”
    —Herman Melville (1819–1891)