197 Quotes About Ashes

Over my pile of ashes

Even the darkest moments of the liturgy are filled with joy, and Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the lenten fast, is a day of happiness, a Christian feast.

Like Dead Sea fruits, that tempt the eye, / But turn to ashes on the lips!

We've persevered because of a belief we share with the Iraqi people - a belief that out of the ashes of war, a new beginning could be born in this cradle of civilization. Through this remarkable chapter in the history of the United States and Iraq, we have met our responsibility. Now, it's time to turn the page.

From the ashes of a financial crash, there is a chance to create a new economic settlement that is more equal, sustainable and democratic.

The dog that licks ashes is not to be trusted with flour

I think any time you lose an Ashes series, especially with the hype and build-up surrounding it and the pride we have as Australians playing against England, that's always hard to take.

But we know Australia in Australia is a different kettle of fish and the backlash they've copped since the Ashes will motivate them to put things right.

Some of Clyde's ashes are on their way to Pluto today.