Companion Cells

Famous quotes containing the words companion and/or cells:

“Even with one companion ecstasy is almost banished.”
—Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889)

“They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
In prison they accompany the jailer,
Enter cells to hear confessions.
Their short-end comes down
When you least expect it.”
—Charles Simic (b. 1938)