Famous quotes containing the words bent and/or bonds:
“Even a faithful mistress can be bent by constant threats.”
—Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)
“My Christian friends, in bonds of love, whose hearts in sweetest union join,
Your friendship’s like a drawing band, yet we must take the parting hand.
Your company’s sweet, your union dear; Your words delightful to my ear,
Yet when I see that we must part, You draw like cords around my heart.”
—John Blain (18th century)