State Prison

Famous quotes containing the words state and/or prison:

    “The State is the altar of political freedom and, like the religious altar, it is maintained for the purpose of human sacrifice.”
    —Emma Goldman (1869–1940)

    “So must pure lovers’ souls descend
    T’affections, and to faculties,
    Which sense may reach and apprehend,
    Else a great Prince in prison lies.”
    —John Donne (c. 1572–1631)