Scarlet Letter

Famous quotes containing the words scarlet and/or letter:

“The great events of life often leave one unmoved; they pass out of consciousness, and, when one thinks of them, become unreal. Even the scarlet flowers of passion seem to grow in the same meadow as the poppies of oblivion.”
—Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)

“...that he may learn that there is a prophet in Israel.”
—Bible: Hebrew, 2 Kings 5:8.

Elijah to the king of Israel who has received a letter from the king of Syria looking for someone to cure his commander of leprosy.