Famous quotes containing the word bitterness:
“Gay bells or sad, they bring you memories
Of half-forgotten innocent old places:
We and our bitterness have left no traces
On Munster grass and Connemara skies.”
—William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)
“From the very fountain of enchantment there arises a taste of bitterness to spread anguish amongst the flowers.”
—Lucretius (Titus Lucretius Carus)
“Only those who have tasted the dregs of bitterness will stand out among others.”
—Chinese proverb.