W. S. Gilbert Quotes

When Wellington thrashed Bonaparte,

W. S. Gilbert

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Lobbying is a legitimate profession... Many congressional spouses act as lobbyists.

Patricia Schroeder
- Act
- Legitimate
- Lobbyists
My parents divorced when I was seven. Because divorce is messy, for good or ill, they sent me to boarding school.

Jack Davenport
- Good
- School
- Parents
One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water and vegetation disregards his own existence which is entwined with them.

Mahavira
- Earth
- Water
- Air
As the ancient commander addressed his soldiers before battle, so should the moralist speak to men in the struggle of the era.

Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
- Men
- Struggle
- Battle
What I generally get from being in Africa is a sense of warmth and openness. As a stranger, you are always welcomed into people's homes and people are always offering you food. That generosity is incredibly touching.

Naomie Harris
- People
- Food
- Generosity
I tell you, it was kind of two-fold. I fortunately had a lot of support. My coach was amazing - he told me to focus on being prepared and that is what I did. Every athlete is nervous - any athlete who tells you they're not nervous isn't telling you the truth. I was as prepared as I could be.

Carl Lewis
- Truth
- Support
- Amazing