Famous quotes containing the words sovereign and/or grace:
“Before he left, Aunt William pressed a sovereign into his hand guiltily, as if it were conscience money. He, on his side, took it as though it were a doctors fee, and both ignored the transaction.”
—Ada Leverson (18621933)
“The dreariest spot in all the land
To Death they set apart;
With scanty grace from Natures hand,
And none from that of Art.”
—John Greenleaf Whittier (18071892)