Impressive

Famous quotes containing the word impressive:

“This fond reiteration of the oldest expressions of truth by the latest posterity, content with slightly and religiously retouching the old material, is the most impressive proof of a common humanity.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“I cannot think that espionage can be recommended as a technique for building an impressive civilisation. It’s a lout’s game.”
—Rebecca West (1892–1983)

“So awkward was this May
Then training to prepare
Summer’s impressive lie
Upon whose every day
So many ruined are
May could not make aware.”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)