Famous quotes containing the words dark age, dark, age and/or book:
“He said Next time can I bring my friend?
And I thought Does he mean friend?
And I thought Yes he does mean friend.
Which was quite bold in those days.
It was the Dark Ages. Men and men.
And they could still put you in prison for it.
And did, dear.”
—Alan Bennett (b. 1934)
“You are disdainful and magnificent
Your perfect body and your pompous gait,
Your dark eyes flashing solemnly with hate,”
—Helene Johnson (b. 1907)
“Old age is an insult. Its like being smacked.”
—Lawrence Durrell (19121990)
“A book that is shut is but a block.”
—Thomas Fuller (16541734)