"Thank" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... all people of all colors everywhere. The assertion that "all men are created equal" was of no practical use in effecting our separation from Great Britain; and it was placed in the Declaration not for that, but for future use. Its authors meant it to be—as, thank God, it is now proving itself—a stumbling-block to all those who in after times might seek to turn a free people back into the hateful paths of despotism. They knew the proneness of prosperity to breed tyrants, and they meant when such should reappear in this fair land and commence ...
— American Eloquence, Volume III. (of 4) - Studies In American Political History (1897) • Various
... "Thank you; I think it might be as well for me to be on my guard," said Mrs. Blandford. "Can you tell me the best way of ...
— Talkers - With Illustrations • John Bate
... along in an opposite direction, to thank Cicely for past favours and to express lively gratitude ...
— When William Came • Saki
... fear lest, even in his present blind condition, he might recognise, and claim me as an acquaintance, I hurried from the spot with all the speed of which I was capable, and, thank Heaven, never ...
— A Tramp's Wallet - stored by an English goldsmith during his wanderings in Germany and France • William Duthie
... do not blame you. Only remember, De Lacy, that Richard the King is not Richard the man. The man sympathizes with you and trusts you; but he must be the King to do you service and aid your quest. . . Nay, do not thank me. When we have crushed Stafford and Tudor, rescued Beatrix, and you are Earl of Clare, it will be time enough ...
— Beatrix of Clare • John Reed Scott
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