Gregory

Famous quotes containing the word gregory:

    when her husband came,
    complaining about the tobacco spit on him,
    they decided to run North
    for a free evening.
    —Carole Gregory Clemmons (b. 1945)

    It is the custom of the Roman Church which I unworthily serve with the help of God, to tolerate some things, to turn a blind eye to some, following the spirit of discretion rather than the rigid letter of the law.
    —Pope Gregory VII (c. 1020–1085)

    A fine woman shews her charms to most advantage when she seems most to conceal them. The finest bosom in nature is not so fine as what imagination forms.
    —Dr. Gregory (18th century)