Famous quotes containing the words general and/or william:
“The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.”
—Sun Tzu (6th5th century B.C.)
“Before we shall again behold
In his diurnal race the worlds great eye,
We may as silent be and cold
As are the shades where buried lovers lie.”
—Sir William Davenant (16061668)