Held Office

Famous quotes containing the words held and/or office:

    Victory comes late—
    And is held low to freezing lips—
    Too rapt with frost
    To take it—
    Emily Dickinson (1830–1886)

    Consul. In American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.
    Ambrose Bierce (1842–1914)