Turbulent

Famous quotes containing the word turbulent:

    Who ever hears of fat men heading a riot, or herding together in turbulent mobs?—No—no, ‘tis your lean, hungry men who are continually worrying society, and setting the whole community by the ears.
    Washington Irving (1783–1859)

    We sell the thrones of angels for a short and turbulent pleasure.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)