European Race Walking

Famous quotes containing the words european, race and/or walking:

“What is the first thing that savage tribes accept from Europeans nowadays? Brandy and Christianity, the European narcotics.—And what is it that most rapidly leads to their destruction?—The European narcotics.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“Before we shall again behold
In his diurnal race the world’s great eye,
We may as silent be and cold
As are the shades where buried lovers lie.”
—Sir William Davenant (1606–1668)

“A woman preaching is like a dog’s walking on his hinder legs. It is not done well; but you are surprised to find it done at all.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)