Close Hauled

Famous quotes containing the words close and/or hauled:

    For even bold natures flee, whenever they see Hades close to life.
    Sophocles (497–406/5 B.C.)

    Up rose old Barbara Frietchie then,
    Bowed with her fourscore years and ten;

    Bravest of all in Frederick town,
    She took up the flag the men hauled down;
    John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892)