Savage

Famous quotes containing the word savage:

    “Murderous desire, hatred, distrust are nowadays the accompanying signs of physical illness: so thoroughly have we embodied our moral prejudices.—Perhaps cowardice and pity appear as symptoms of illness in savage ages. Perhaps even virtues might be symptoms.”
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    “Oh yes, there is a vast difference between the savage and the civilized man, but it is never apparent to their wives until after breakfast.”
    —Helen Rowland (1875–1950)

    “Captain, the man of skill, the expert
    Leader, the creator of bursting color
    And rainbow sortilege, the savage weapon
    Against enemies, against the prester,
    Presto, whose whispers prickle the spirit.”
    —Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)