Violet

Famous quotes containing the word violet:

“A violet in the youth of primy nature,
Forward, not permanent, sweet, not lasting.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“At the violet hour, when the eyes and back
Turn upward from the desk when the human engine waits
Like a taxi throbbing waiting,”
—T.S. (Thomas Stearns)

“At the violet hour, the evening hour that strives
Homeward, and brings the sailor home from sea,
The typist home at teatime, clears her breakfast, lights
Her stove, and lays out food in tins.”
—T.S. (Thomas Stearns)