Far East Air Force (Royal Air Force) - Short Respite

Famous quotes containing the words short and/or respite:

“Chess is ruthless: you’ve got to be prepared to kill people.”
—Nigel Short (b. 1965)

“I only know that a rook
Ordering its black feathers can so shine
As to seize me senses, haul
My eyelids up, and grant

A brief respite from fear
Of total neutrality.”
—Sylvia Plath (1932–1963)