Deep Water Harbour

Famous quotes containing the words deep, water and/or harbour:

““Heaven nor hell shall impede my designs,” said Manfred, advancing again to seize the princess. At that instant the portrait of his grandfather ... uttered a deep sigh and heaved its breast. ... Manfred ... saw it quit its panel, and descend on the floor with a grave and melancholy air.”
—Horace Walpole (1717–1797)

“If water is too clear, it will not contain fish; people who are too cautious will never gain wisdom.”
—Chinese proverb.

“Patience, the beggar’s virtue, Shall find no harbour here.”
—Philip Massinger (1583–1640)