Long Count Dates

Famous quotes containing the words long, count and/or dates:

“I really do not see much use in exalting the humble and meek; they do not remain humble and meek long when they are exalted.”
—Samuel Butler (1835–1902)

“While fortune smiles, you’ll count your friends by scores;
If the sky clouds over, you will be alone.”
—Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)

“I never heard of an old man forgetting where he had buried his money! Old people remember what interests them: the dates fixed for their lawsuits, and the names of their debtors and creditors.”
—Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 B.C.)