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)

“Reason and love are sworn enemies.”
—Pierre Corneille (1606–1684)

“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)