Poetic Gems

Famous quotes containing the words poetic and/or gems:

    You look at any poetic creature: muslin, ether, demigoddess, millions of delights; then you look into the soul and find the most ordinary crocodile!
    Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860–1904)

    Rich and rare were the gems she wore,
    And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore.
    Thomas Moore (1779–1852)