1st Baron Thomson of Fleet

Famous quotes containing the words baron, thomson and/or fleet:

    “Justice should not only be done, but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done.”
    —Gordon, 1st Baron Of Bury Hewart (1870–1943)

    “The savage soul of game is up at once—
    The pack full-opening various, the shrill horn
    Resounded from the hills, the neighing steed
    Wild for the chase, and the loud hunter’s shout—
    O’er a weak, harmless, flying creature, all
    Mixed in mad tumult and discordant joy.”
    —James Thomson (1700–1748)

    “A city on th’ inconstant billows dancing;
    For so appears this fleet majestical.”
    —William Shakespeare (1564–1616)