Ford

Famous quotes containing the word ford:

    History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.
    —Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913)

    There is a lady sweet and kind,
    Was never face so pleased my mind;
    I did but see her passing by,
    And yet I love her till I die.
    —Thomas Ford (1580–1648)

    I have always felt that the real purpose of government is to enhance the lives of people and that a leader can best do that by restraining government in most cases instead of enlarging it at every opportunity.
    —Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913)