Two Quote by Francis Parkman Download Open image “Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive works, except two block-houses.” — Francis Parkman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.1 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Two
Let thy chief fort and place of defense be a mind free from passions. A stronger place and better fortified than this, hath no… — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
When I reached Fort Binjemma, for example, where my grandfather was stationed for a while, the whole Victorian fort was decaying. Barbed wire surrounded… — Chris Cleave Copy Share Image
I want a big house with a moat and dragons and a fort to keep people out. — Victoria Beckham Copy Share Image
Forts, arsenals, garrisons, armies, navies, are means of security and defence, which were invented in half-civilized times and in feudal or despotic countries; but… — Horace Mann Copy Share Image
The problem in defense is how far you can go without destroying from within what you are trying to defend from without. — Dwight D. Eisenhower Copy Share Image
There are routes not to be followed, armies not to be attacked, citadels not to be besieged, territory not to be fought over. — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
Our experience shows that security does not lie in weapons or fences or armies. — Óscar Arias Copy Share Image
It was a rich and gorgeous sunset - an American sunset; and the ruddy glow of the sky was reflected from some extensive pools… — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
Riding in advance, we passed over one of these great plains; we looked back and saw the line of scattered horsemen stretching for a… — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
Four men are missing; R., Sorel and two emigrants. They set out this morning after buffalo, and have not yet made their appearance; whether… — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
Early on the next morning we reached Kansas, about five hundred miles from the mouth of the Missouri. — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
The young nobles, of whom there were many, were volunteers, who had paid their own expenses in expectation of a golden harvest, and they… — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
Spanish civilization crushed the Indian. English civilization scorned and neglected him. French civilization embraced and cherished him. — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
France built its best colony on a principle of exclusion, and failed; England reversed the system, and succeeded. — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
Humanity, morality, decency, might be forgotten, but codfish must still be had for the use of the faithful in Lent and on fast days. — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
If any pale student, glued to his desk, here seek an apology for a way of life whose natural fruits is that pallid and… — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
Our New England climate is mild and equable compared with that of the Platte. — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
A military road led from this point to Fort Leavenworth, and for many miles the farms and cabins of the Delawares were scattered at… — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
The monk, the inquisitor, and the Jesuit were lords of Spain,- sovereigns of her sovereign, for they had formed the dark and narrow mind… — Francis Parkman Copy Share Image
When I came to Chelsea, it was clear that, like many other players, I would first be loaned out. So I went to Belgium… — Thorgan Hazard Copy Share Image
I always say there are two things to be successful. The first is decide exactly what you want - set your goals - and… — Brian Tracy Copy Share Image
Two things revolutionised life: moving to the countryside and falling in love. — Nick Love Copy Share Image
My first ever job after college was as a flight attendant. I wanted to travel and could not afford it, so I decided to… — Jacqueline Winspear Copy Share Image
My favorite galaxy of all is called the Sombrero, NGC 4594. It's an amazing galaxy that is really two galaxies in one. — Sandra Faber Copy Share Image
It makes no sense to talk of the social obligations of the corporation without reference to its economic obligations. The two are intertwined. — Lee R. Raymond Copy Share Image
My team and I have reunited two elements that coexist with diffiulty: respect and affection, because when they love you they don't respect you… — Shakira Copy Share Image
To me, the beauty of a quilt or a dress lies within the stitches and the thought of the person who made them. When… — Natalie Copy Share Image
I don't want to go into space because of war. I think we would if it was triggered. If China said they want to… — Neil deGrasse Tyson Copy Share Image
History has often showed us the strength of the forces that are unleashed by the yearning for freedom. It moved people to overcome their… — Angela Merkel Copy Share Image
I'd always have grease in at least two places, in case the umpires would ask me to wipe one off. I never wanted to… — Gaylord Perry Copy Share Image
Shall there be truth between us, as two men? Not as friends, but as enemies and equals? — Stephen King Copy Share Image