Deserted

Famous quotes containing the word deserted:

    “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.
    Bible: New Testament, Mark 6:31.

    Jesus to the disciples.

    One man walking a deserted platform;
    Dawn coming, and rain
    Driving across a darkening autumn....
    Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

    The discovery of Pennsylvania’s coal and iron was the deathblow to Allaire. The works were moved to Pennsylvania so hurriedly that for years pianos and the larger pieces of furniture stood in the deserted houses.
    —For the State of New Jersey, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)