Fain

Famous quotes containing the word fain:

“All human race would fain be wits.
And millions miss, for one that hits.”
—Jonathan Swift (1667–1745)

“In my afternoon walk I would fain forget all my morning occupations and my obligations to society.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“I would fain grow old learning many things.”
—Plato (c. 427–347 B.C.)