Famous quotes containing the words earth, defense and/or class:
“the earth falls
So in our hearts from brilliance,
Settles and is forgot.”
—Richard Wilbur (b. 1921)
“Though a censure lies against those who are poor and proud, yet is Pride sooner to be forgiven in a poor person than in a rich one; since in the latter it is insult and arrogance; in the former, it may be a defense against temptations to dishonesty; and, if manifested on proper occasions, may indicate a natural bravery of mind, which the frowns of fortune cannot depress.”
—Samuel Richardson (1689–1761)
“The General Strike has taught the working class more in four days than years of talking could have done.”
—A.J. (Arthur James)
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