Ancient Silk Road

Famous quotes containing the words ancient, silk and/or road:

    “With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.”
    —Bible: Hebrew Job, 12:12.

    “Her fortune, too, lies there,
    Converted into cool hard steel
    And right red velvet lining;
    While over her tan impassivity
    Shot silk is shining.”
    —Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917)

    “The line-storm clouds fly tattered and swift.
    The road is forlorn all day....”
    —Robert Frost (1874–1963)