We are all conceived in close prison; in our mothers wombs, we are close prisoners all; when we are born, we are born but to the liberty of the house; prisoners still, though within larger walls; and then all our life is but a going out to the place of execution, to death. – John Donne
Quote by John Donne

Other quotes by John Donne
I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so in whining poetry. – John Donne
Category:
Author
Any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls it tolls for thee. – John Donne
Category:
Author
Other Quotes from
Prison
category