Woe

Famous quotes containing the word woe:

“Ah woe is me, woe, woe is me,
Alack and welladay!
For pity, sir, find out that bee
Which bore my love away.”
—Robert Herrick (1591–1674)

“In realms of knowledge, we bequeath our books,
And woe pursue who to a master quotes
The funnier of our witty marginal notes.”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

“And ye maun serve me seven years,
Through weal or woe as may chance to be.””
—Unknown. Thomas the Rhymer (l. 27–28)