Eighth Century

Famous quotes containing the words eighth and/or century:

“The eighth day of Christmas,
My true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking,”
—Unknown. The Twelve Days of Christmas (l. 43–45)

“He is senseless who would match himself against a stronger man; for he is deprived of victory and adds suffering to disgrace.”
—Hesiod (c. 8th century B.C.)