Ancient Silk Road

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

    “Neither by night’s ancient fear,
    The parting of hat from hair,
    Pursed lips at the receiver,
    Shall I fall to death’s feather.
    By these I would not care to die,
    Half convention and half lie.”
    —Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)

    “Why silk is soft and the stone wounds
    The child shall question all his days,
    Why night-time rain and the breast’s blood
    Both quench his thirst he’ll have a black reply.”
    —Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)

    “Sir, let me tell you, the noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees is the high road that leads him to England.”
    —Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)