1st Earl of St Vincent

Famous quotes containing the words earl and/or vincent:

“Violent measures are always dangerous, but, when necessary, may then be looked on as wise. They have, however, the advantage of never being matter of indifference; and, when well concerted, must be decisive.”
—Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)

“The wind of their endurance, driving south,
Flattened your words against your speaking mouth.”
—Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950)