Bible: Hebrew Genesis

Famous quotes containing the words hebrew and/or genesis:

    Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
    —Bible: Hebrew Proverbs, 9:17.

    Speech of “a foolish woman” to “him that wanteth understanding.”

    If only he would not pity us so much,
    Weaken our fate, relieve us of woe both great
    And small, a constant fellow of destiny,
    A too, too human god, self-pity’s kin
    And uncourageous genesis . . .
    Wallace Stevens (1879–1955)