Famous quotes containing the words commercial, flying and/or boat:
“The commercial class has always mistrusted verbal brilliancy and wit, deeming such qualities, perhaps with some justice, frivolous and unprofitable.”
—Dorothy Nevill (18261913)
“He was last seen flying to New York.
He was handing out cards which read:
He wears a question in his left eye.
He dislikes the police but will associate with them.
He will demand something not on the menu.
He is invisible to the eyes of beauty and culture....”
—John Ashbery (b. 1927)
“When the boat reaches midstream, it is too late to mend the leaks.”
—Chinese proverb.