De Facto Couples

Famous quotes containing the words facto and/or couples:

    “I incline to think that the people will not now sustain the policy of upholding a State Government against a rival government, by the use of the forces of the United States. If this leads to the overthrow of the de jure government in a State, the de facto government must be recognized.”
    —Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)

    “The evening falters. Couples in their coats
    Are leaving gaps already, and the rest
    Move tables closer.”
    —Philip Larkin (1922–1986)