Famous quotes containing the words general and/or councils:
“I suggested to them also the great desirability of a general knowledge on the Island of the English language. They are under an English speaking government and are a part of the territory of an English speaking nation.... While I appreciated the desirability of maintaining their grasp on the Spanish language, the beauty of that language and the richness of its literature, that as a practical matter for them it was quite necessary to have a good comprehension of English.”
—Calvin Coolidge (18721933)
“Dont you see what my power does for me? I could sit in on the councils of kings and dictators. It makes me king. It makes meNemesis.”
—Lester Cole (19041985)
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