Famous quotes containing the words common, rail and/or direct:
“The common cormorant or shag
Lays eggs inside a paper bag.”
—Christopher Isherwood (1904–1986)
“In my conscience I believe the baggage loves me, for she never speaks well of me herself, nor suffers any body else to rail at me.”
—William Congreve (1670–1729)
“You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.”
—Philip Dormer Stanhope, 4th Earl Chesterfield (1694–1773)
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