Water Speed

Famous quotes containing the words water and/or speed:

“Eternal Venice sinking by degrees
Into the very water that she lights;”
—Edgar Bowers (b. 1924)

“Wait, Kate! You skate at such a rate
You leave behind your skating mate.
Your splendid speed won’t you abate?
He’s lagging far behind you, Kate.”
—David Daiches (b. 1912)