Short

Famous quotes containing the word short:

    For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste with short arms can never, never make a fine gesture.
    Sarah Bernhardt (1844–1923)

    One short sleep past, we wake eternally,
    And Death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die!
    John Donne (c. 1572–1631)

    Sir, they are a race of convicts, and ought to be thankful for anything we allow them short of hanging.
    Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)