Commander Adams

Famous quotes containing the words commander and/or adams:

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

    “All stars stand close in summer air
    And tremble, and look mild as amber;
    When wicks are lighted in the chamber
    You might say stars were settling there.”
    —LĂ©onie Adams (1899–1988)