Quotes about Ancient

Elam is one of the ancient names of Iran, just like Persia. The passage tells us that in the last days, God will scatter the people of Iran all over the earth. For many centuries, this seemed impossible because we Persians are such a proud and nationalistic people. But as incredible as it was, this prophecy actually began to come to pass in 1979.

The resurrection is a fact better attested than any event recorded in any history, whether ancient or modern.

With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

No man knoweth of his [Moses'] sepulcher unto this day.

The king of Babylon stood at the parting of the way.

Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city.

There were giants in the earth in those days… mighty men which were of old, men of renown.

We have two chief survivors of those ancient schools: the Bene Gesserit and the Spacing Guild. The Guild, so we think, emphasizes almost pure mathematics. Bene Gesserit performs another function.

Religion is but the most ancient and honorable way in which men have striven to make sense out of God's universe.

Love leads to misery. Love is a very ancient force, which served its purpose in its day but no longer is essential for the survival of the species. Remember that woman's mistake, the pain.

In the Dead Sea Scrolls, there are many Aramaic texts from the time of Jesus, so one can get a pretty good idea of what the language of Jesus looked liked.

Lords of melody and song, Lords of roses burning bright, Blue will right the ancient wrong, Though the way is dark and long, Blue will shine with loving light.