Silly Roll Call

Famous quotes containing the words silly, roll and/or call:

    “The young women [in England] are so mortally silly and insipid, that I cannot bear them. Upon my word ... I have scarce met with one worthy being spoke to. Their chat is all on caps—balls—cards—dress—nonsense.”
    —Frances Burney (1752–1840)

    “For the Eye altering alters all;
    The Senses roll themselves in fear
    And the flat Earth becomes a Ball.”
    —William Blake (1757–1827)

    “Fairy. Those that “Hobgoblin” call you, and “Sweet Puck,”
    You do their work, and they shall have good luck.
    Are not you he?
    Puck. Thou speakest aright;
    I am that merry wanderer of the night.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)