Famous quotes containing the words step and/or ladder:
“It is not when truth is dirty, but when it is shallow, that the lover of knowledge is reluctant to step into its waters.”
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)
“George Shears ... was hanged in a barn near the store. The rope was thrown over a beam, and he was asked to walk up a ladder to save the trouble of preparing a drop for him. “Gentlemen,” he said, “I am not used to this business. Shall I jump off or slide off?” He was told to jump.”
—For the State of Montana, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)