King David

Famous quotes containing the words king and/or david:

    “Thy great leaves enfold
    The ancient beards, the helms of ruby and gold
    Of the crowned Magi; and the king whose eyes
    Saw the Pierced Hands and Rood of elder rise
    In Druid vapour and make the torches dim....”
    —William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)

    “Loose me from tears, and make me see aright
    How each hath back what once he stayed to weep;
    Homer his sight, David his little lad!”
    —Lizette Woodworth Reese (1856–1935)