Famous quotes containing the words dire, straits and/or mark:
“What dire offence from am’rous causes springs,
What mighty contests rise from trivial things,
I sing—”
—Alexander Pope (1688–1744)
“Yes! in sea of life enisled,
With echoing straits between us thrown,
Dotting the shoreless watery wild,
We mortal millions live alone.”
—Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)
“Many will come in my name and say, I am he!’ and they will lead many astray.”
—Bible: New Testament, Mark 13:6.
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