Oil/basis

Famous quotes containing the words oil and/or basis:

    “It is wise to apply the oil of refined politeness to the mechanism of friendship.”
    —Colette [Sidonie Gabrielle Colette] (1873–1954)

    “Buddhists and Christians contrive to agree about death

    Making death their ideal basis for different ideals.
    The Communists however disapprove of death
    Except when practical.”
    —William Empson (1906–1984)