Sir Walter Elliot

Famous quotes containing the words sir walter, sir and/or elliot:

    But from this earth, this grave, this dust,
    My God shall raise me up, I trust.
    Sir Walter Raleigh (1552?–1618)

    That sir which serves and seeks for gain,
    And follows but for form,
    Will pack when it begins to rain,
    And leave thee in the storm.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    The surprise is half the battle. Many things are half the battle, losing is half the battle. Let’s think about what’s the whole battle.
    David Mamet, U.S. screenwriter, and Brian DePalma. Elliot Ness (Kevin Costner)