Black Helmet Man

Famous quotes containing the words black, helmet and/or man:

    “The desire of most parents is first and foremost to do what is best for their children. Every interview with a mother or father confirms this, every letter written by a parent breathes this deep-seated wish, “I hope I am doing the right thing for my child.” This is real and honest, and at the very base of parenthood.”
    —Irma Simonton Black (20th century)

    “It’s very hot,
    And weighs a lot,
    As many a guardsman knows,
    So off that helmet goes.”
    —Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)

    “Women who marry early are often overly enamored of the kind of man who looks great in wedding pictures and passes the maid of honor his telephone number.”
    —Anna Quindlen (b. 1952)