Government of Nepal - Ceremonial Head of State

Famous quotes containing the words ceremonial, head and/or state:

“Jargon is part ceremonial robe, part false beard.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)

“Heaping glowing coals on another person’s head is usually misunderstood and comes to nothing because the other person knows just as well that he is in the right and has also given some thought on his own part to heaping coals.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“Realizing that his time was nearly spent, he gave full oral instructions about his burial and the manner in which he wished to be remembered.... A few minutes later, feeling very tired, he left the room, remarking, ‘I have no disposition to leave this precious circle. I love to be here surrounded by my family and friends.’ Then he gave them his blessing and said, ‘I am ready to go and I wish you goodnight.’”
—For the State of New Hampshire, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)