Weapon Called Holy

Famous quotes containing the words weapon, called and/or holy:

    “The weapon of the Republic is terror, and virtue is its strength.”
    —Georg Büchner (1813–1837)

    “The second [of Zeno’s arguments about motion] is the one called “Achilles.” This is to the effect that the slowest as it runs will never be caught by the quickest. For the pursuer must first reach the point from which the pursued departed, so that the slower must always be some distance in front.”
    —Zeno Of Elea (c. 490–430 B.C.)

    “Our fathers’ God! to Thee,
    Author of liberty,
    To Thee we sing;
    Long may our land be bright
    With freedom’s holy light;
    Protect us by thy might,
    Great God, our King!”
    —Samuel Francis Smith (1808–1895)