Famous quotes containing the words task, force and/or thirteen:
“It is the task of a good man to help those in misfortune.”
—Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)
“We do not wish to injure you.... But if you again plunge your knives into the breasts of our people, I shall send a force which will severely punish you for your cruelties.”
—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)
“Yesterday morning had gone to bed very early, and had done it once: thirteen in all. Was really affectionate to her.”
—James Boswell (1740–1795)
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