Black Ravens

Famous quotes containing the words black and/or ravens:

    The desire of most parents is first and foremost to do what is best for their children. Every interview with a mother or father confirms this, every letter written by a parent breathes this deep-seated wish, “I hope I am doing the right thing for my child.” This is real and honest, and at the very base of parenthood.
    —Irma Simonton Black (20th century)

    “I don’t think I shall ever like that Mr. Slope,” said Mr. Harding.
    “Like him!” roared the archdeacon, standing still for a moment to give more force to his voice; “like him!” All the ravens of the close cawed their assent.
    Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)