Famous quotes containing the words million, short and/or tons:
“Mere human beings cant afford to be fanatical about anything.... Not even about justice or loyalty. The fanatic for justice ends by murdering a million helpless people to clear a space for his law-courts. If we are to survive on this planet, there must be compromises.”
—Storm Jameson (18911986)
“Kringelein: Im going to live. Im going to have a good time while I can.
The Baron: Thats my motto, Kringelein. A short life and a gay one.”
—William A. Drake (19001965)
“Mozart starved, but you allow Thalberg and Liszt make tons of gold: Of course, you may think that someone immortal cannot die of hunger.”
—Franz Grillparzer (17911872)