Weeks

Famous quotes containing the word weeks:

    “I weathered some merry snow-storms, and spent some cheerful winter evenings by my fireside, while the snow whirled wildly without, and even the hooting of the owl was hushed. For many weeks I met no one in my walks but those who came occasionally to cut wood and sled it to the village.... For human society I was obliged to conjure up the former occupants of these woods.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.”
    —Voltaire [François Marie Arouet] (1694–1778)

    “The time to enjoy a European tour is about three weeks after you unpack.”
    —George Ade (1866–1944)