Sworn

Famous quotes containing the word sworn:

“The caterpillars of the commonwealth,
Which I have sworn to weed and pluck away.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states.”
—Elizabeth I (1533–1603)

“They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
In prison they accompany the jailer,
Enter cells to hear confessions.
Their short-end comes down
When you least expect it.”
—Charles Simic (b. 1938)