Famous quotes containing the word fine:
“Another success is the post-office, with its educating energy augmented by cheapness and guarded by a certain religious sentiment in mankind; so that the power of a wafer or a drop of wax or gluten to guard a letter, as it flies over sea over land and comes to its address as if a battalion of artillery brought it, I look upon as a fine meter of civilization.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (18031882)
“Faith is a fine invention
When Gentleman can see
But Microscopes are prudent
In an Emergency.”
—Emily Dickinson (18301886)
“General McLaidlaw: Lena will never marry. Shes not the marrying sort. I see no reason to worry. Theres enough to care for her for the rest of her life.
Mrs. McLaidlaw: I suppose youre right, dear. Im afraid she is rather spinsterish.
General McLaidlaw: Whats wrong with that. The old maids a respectable institution. All women are not alike. Lena has intellect and a fine solid character.”
—Samson Raphaelson (18961983)