Nations High Commissioner

Famous quotes containing the words nations and/or high:

    “He had that curious love of green, which in individuals is always the sign of a subtle artistic temperament, and in nations is said to denote a laxity, if not a decadence of morals.”
    —Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)

    “London, thou art of townes A per se.
    Soveraign of cities, semeliest in sight,
    Of high renoun, riches, and royaltie;
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    Of most delectable lusty ladies bright;
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    London, thou art the flour of Cities all”
    —William Dunbar (c. 1465–c. 1530)