Famous quotes containing the words acting, company and/or commander:
“It is probable that the principal credit of miracles, visions, enchantments, and such extraordinary occurrences comes from the power of imagination, acting principally upon the minds of the common people, which are softer.”
—Michel de Montaigne (15331592)
“If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (16131680)
“A commander in the field must sometimes go against the kings orders.”
—Chinese proverb.
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