Standing Orders

Famous quotes containing the words standing and/or orders:

“It is a great pity—but ‘tis certain from every day’s observation of man, that he may be set on fire like a candle, at either end—provided there is a sufficient wick standing out.”
—Laurence Sterne (1713–1768)

“I’ve got orders to obey, thank God.”
—Robert Bolt (1924–1995)