Famous quotes containing the words american, merchant and/or seamen:
“The truth is, I do not want that office. When the American people choose a President they require him to remain awake four years. I have come to a time in life when I need my sleep.”
—Grover Cleveland (1837–1908)
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls; on finding one pearl of great value, he went and sold all that he had and bought it.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 13:45,46.
“Columbus’s doom-burdened caravels
Slant to the shore, and all their seamen land.”
—Sir John Collings Squire (1884–1958)
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