Alistair Cooke Quotes

The day of judgment is either approaching or it is not. If it is not, there is no cause for adjournment. If it is, I choose to be found doing my duty. I wish therefore that candles may be brought.

Alistair Cooke

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• Candles
• Adjournment

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• The day of judgment is either approaching or it is not. If it is not, there is no cause for adjournment. If it is, I choose to be found doing my duty. I wish therefore that candles may be brought.

  

  Alistair Cooke
  • May
  • Wish
  • Judgment