Famous quotes containing the words pretty, soldier and/or sailor:
“I love everything thats old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wines; and, I believe, Dorothy, youll own I have been pretty fond of an old wife.”
—Oliver Goldsmith (17281774)
“Life contracts and death is expected,
As in a season of autumn.
The soldier falls.”
—Wallace Stevens (18791955)
“Captain Bligh: Mr. Byam, youre up late.
Byam: Its very warm below, sir.
Captain Bligh: I hadnt noticed it. A true sailor can sleep in an oven, if need be, or in a keg of ice.”
—Talbot Jennings (18961985)