Dove Quote by Ovid

“The dove is not a coward to fear the hawk; it is simply wise.”

— John Wyndham

As the hawk is wont to pursue the trembling doves.

— Ovid

When feeding time comes around, there is nothing a hawk likes better than a nice, fat, peaceful dove.

— Louis L'Amour

“Every bird of prey looks over its shoulder before it goes in for the kill, even a hawk. Even they know to watch their…

— Michelle Horst

But who does hawk at eagles with a dove?

— George Herbert

Not half so swift the trembling doves can fly, When the fierce eagle cleaves the liquid sky; Not half so swiftly the fierce eagle…

— Alexander Pope

May your love soar on the wings of a dove in flight

— Debbie Crabtree

Say, will the falcon, stooping from above, Smit with her varying plumage, spare the dove? Admires the jay the insect's gilded wings? Or hears…

— Alexander Pope

“likeness of a bird of prey. She’s terrible and wonderful to look at, with soft, bronze wings that grow from the bottom of her…

— Zoraida Córdova

It's often said that doves provide valuable practice for duck season, but this strikes me as upside down. With their tiny profiles, wicked speed,…

— Jonathan Miles

The smallest worm will turn being trodden on, And doves will peck in safeguard of their brood.

— William Shakespeare

I think a pillow should be the peace symbol, not the dove. The pillow has more feathers than the dove, and it doesn't have…

— Jack Handey