East

East

East is a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography. East is one of the four cardinal directions or compass points. It is the opposite of west and is perpendicular to north and south.

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Famous quotes containing the word east:

    “The practice of politics in the East may be defined by one word: dissimulation.”
    —Benjamin Disraeli (1804–1881)

    “The East is marvellously interesting for tracing our steps back. But for going forward, it is nothing. All it can hope for is to be fertilised by Europe, so that it can start on a new phase.”
    —D.H. (David Herbert)