John Thompson Parker

Famous quotes containing the words john, thompson and/or parker:

    “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.”
    —Bible: New Testament, Matthew 11:7-9.

    Jesus speaking about John the Baptist.

    “Inter-railers are the ambulatory equivalent of McDonalds, walking testimony to the erosion of French culture.”
    —Alice Thompson (b. 1963)

    “Enjoyed it! One more drink and I’d have been under the host.”
    —Dorothy Parker (1893–1967)