Wood Smoke

Famous quotes containing the words wood and/or smoke:

    “Let the palings of her bed
    Be quince and box-wood overlaid
    with the scented bark of yew.
    That all the wood in blossoming,
    May calm her heart and cool her blood
    For losing of her maidenhood.”
    —Hilda Doolittle (1886–1961)

    “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.)