Acting Company Commander

Famous quotes containing the words acting, company and/or commander:

“I would rather miss the mark acting well than win the day acting basely.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)

“We have nothing to fear and a great deal to learn from trees, that vigorous and pacific tribe which without stint produces strengthening essences for us, soothing balms, and in whose gracious company we spend so many cool, silent and intimate hours.”
—Marcel Proust (1871–1922)

“A commander in the field must sometimes go against the king’s orders.”
—Chinese proverb.