Famous quotes containing the words general, spiritual and/or director:
“As to the rout that is made about people who are ruined by extravagance, it is no matter to the nation that some individuals suffer. When so much general productive exertion is the consequence of luxury, the nation does not care though there are debtors in gaol; nay, they would not care though their creditors were there too.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)
“To rely upon conviction, devotion, and other excellent spiritual qualities—that is not to be taken seriously in politics.”
—Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870–1924)
“Your audience gives you everything you need. They tell you. There is no director who can direct you like an audience.”
—Fanny Brice (1891–1951)