Famous quotes containing the words gave and/or rise:
“Queen Jane was in labor
Six weeks and some more;
The women grew wearied,
And the midwife gave oer.”
—Unknown. The Death of Queen Jane (l. 14)
“I dont say tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.”
—Mary Wortley, Lady Montagu (16891762)