Narrow

Famous quotes containing the word narrow:

“His virtues walked their narrow round,
Nor made a pause, nor left a void;
And sure the Eternal Master found
The single talent well employed.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)

“When a village ceases to be a community, it becomes oppressive in its narrow conformity. So one becomes an individual and migrates to the city. There, finding others likeminded, one re- establishes a village community. Nowadays only New Yorkers are yokels.”
—Paul Goodman (1911–1972)

“Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.”
—Bible: New Testament, Luke 13:24.