Strange compound that he is of memory and hope, while half of the present depends on what is over, the other half is projected into the future; and like a bridge, sustained on these two banks, life throws its quivering shadow on each moment that fleets by.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
The Phenician ships were by far the best in the fleets of the Persian kings.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
The constant admonitions of his companions seemed to have had no effect upon the gentleman in question, for he suddenly launched out upon such topics as Colonial Policies and Governments and Taxation and Modern fleets; addressing his remarks, not to his two friends, but to the room at large.
"The Other Fellow"
F. Hopkinson Smith