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W. H. Auden Quote: “If time were the wicked sheriff…”

If time were the wicked sheriff in a horse opera, I’d pay for riding lessons and take his gun away.

August 19, 2021 1907, English, February 21, Quotes by Poets, W. H. Auden

Francis Parkman Quote: “Riding in advance, we passed over…”

Riding in advance, we passed over one of these great plains; we looked back and saw the line of scattered horsemen stretching for a mile or more; and far in the rear against the horizon, the white wagons creeping slowly along.

March 18, 2021 1823, American, Francis Parkman, Quotes by Historians, September 16

Ban Ki-moon Quote: “Throughout human history, in any great…”

Throughout human history, in any great endeavour requiring the common effort of many nations and men and women everywhere, we have learned – it is only through seriousness of purpose and persistence that we ultimately carry the day. We might liken it to riding a bicycle. You stay upright and move forward so long as you keep up the momentum.

February 28, 2021 1944, Ban Ki-moon, June 13, Quotes by Leaders, South Korean

William C. Bryant Quote: “The moon is at her full…”

The moon is at her full, and riding high, Floods the calm fields with light. The airs that hover in the summer sky Are all asleep tonight.

January 26, 2021 1794, American, November 3, Quotes by Poets, William C. Bryant

Ida B. Wells Quote: “I came home every Friday afternoon…”

I came home every Friday afternoon, riding the six miles on the back of a big mule. I spent Saturday and Sunday washing and ironing and cooking for the children and went back to my country school on Sunday afternoon.

March 11, 2020 1862, American, Ida B. Wells, July 16, Quotes by Activists

Marshall McLuhan Quote: “The modern Little Red Riding Hood…”

The modern Little Red Riding Hood, reared on singing commercials, has no objection to being eaten by the wolf.

September 23, 2019 1911, Canadian, July 21, Marshall McLuhan, Quotes by Sociologists

Adelaide Anne Procter Quote: “The men are much alarmed by…”

The men are much alarmed by certain speculations about women; and well they may be, for when the horse and ass begin to think and argue, adieu to riding and driving.

October 8, 2018 1825, Adelaide Anne Procter, English, October 30, Quotes by Poets
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