King David

Famous quotes containing the words king and/or david:

“There is something behind the throne greater than the King himself.”
—William, Earl Of Pitt (1708–1778)

“This is the frost coming out of the ground; this is Spring. It precedes the green and flowery spring, as mythology precedes regular poetry. I know of nothing more purgative of winter fumes and indigestions. It convinces me that Earth is still in her swaddling-clothes, and stretches forth baby fingers on every side.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)