Sworn

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)