Famous quotes containing the words seat, net and/or gain:
“In a Kelton church, when a heated argument once began at morning services, a devout old deacon arose from his seat in the amen corner and announced he was going to do for the church what the devil had never doneleave it.”
—Administration in the State of Sout, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
“You have been trapped in the inescapable net of ruin by your own want of sense.”
—Aeschylus (525456 B.C.)
“What have I gained?
Experience, said Holmes, laughing. Indirectly it may be of value, you know; you have only to put it into words to gain the reputation of being excellent company for the remainder of your existence.”
—Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (18591930)
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