Famous quotes containing the word sworn:
“Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states.”
—Elizabeth I (1533–1603)
“I am sworn brother, sweet,
To grim Necessity, and he and I
Will keep a league till death.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
In prison they accompany the jailer,
Enter cells to hear confessions.
Their short-end comes down
When you least expect it.”
—Charles Simic (b. 1938)