Crowns Quotations | Page 2

For having expressed an opinion, however far-fetched, we straightway become its slave, ready to die defending it, and even ready to believe it. And many continue to be martyrs to causes which have ceased to exist, their crowns rusting upon their heads as tin wreaths rust upon forgotten tombs.

Laurel crowns cleave to deserts And power to him who power exerts; Hast not thy share? On winged feet, Lo! it rushes thee to meet; . . .

It is an historic day that crowns the sacrifice of martyrs.

Idleness is the beginning of all vice, the crown of all virtues.

How happy he who crowns in shades like these, / A youth of labour with an age of ease.

Maybe someone will know I didn't weave crowns to draw blood; that I faught against mockery; that I did fill the high tide of my soul with truth. I repaid vileness with doves.

Death to life is crown or shame.

A crown Golden in show, is but a wreath of thorns, Bring dangers, troubles, cares, and sleepless nights To him who wears the regal diadem

Mutual love, the crown of all our bliss.

It doesn't hurt to lose my crown, it hurts to lose.