Years Long

Famous quotes containing the words years and/or long:

    Every constitution..., and every law, naturally expires at the end of 19 years [a generation]. If it be enforced longer, it is an act of force, and not of right.
    Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826)

    So you’ll face me with a court of inquiry, eh, in England. Well, Mr. Christian, we’re a long way from England and what can happen on this ship before we get there may surprise even you.
    Talbot Jennings (1896–1985)