Wood Smoke

Famous quotes containing the words wood and/or smoke:

“The wood for a temple does not come from a single tree.”
—Chinese proverb.

“Heap up great wealth in your house, if you wish, and live as a tyrant, but, if the enjoyment of these things be lacking, I would not buy the rest for the shadow of smoke as against happiness.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)