West Indies

Famous quotes containing the words west and/or indies:

“Personality is the most important thing to an actress’s success.”
—Mae West (1892–1980)

“As the Spanish proverb says, “He who would bring home the wealth of the Indies, must carry the wealth of the Indies with him.” So it is in travelling; a man must carry knowledge with him, if he would bring home knowledge.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)