I am sorry to say that sometimes matters of very small importance waste a good deal of precious time, by the long and repeated speeches and chicanery of gentlemen who will not wholly throw off the lawyer even in Congress.
More Quotes from William Whipple:
I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries, than Continental Ships of the same force.William Whipple
I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great offence to some, but to my Satisfaction.
William Whipple
Only nine States have been represented since my arrival 'till within three days. There are now Eleven States barely represented. This tardiness in the States or their Delegates, besides retarding the most important Business makes it exceeding fatiguing to those that do attend.
William Whipple
I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty.
William Whipple
In my opinion the greatest advantage we can at present expect from our Navy; for at this early period We can not expect to have a Navy to cope with the British.
William Whipple
The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water.
William Whipple
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Congress Quotes, Government Quotes, Law & Regulation Quotes, Time QuotesBased on Keywords: chicanery
I am so thrilled to be nominated for something I loved working on every single day.
Judi Dench
Most new jobs won't come from our biggest employers. They will come from our smallest. We've got to do everything we can to make entrepreneurial dreams a reality.
Ross Perot
No one is out to get you. It's just that... people are monkeys.
Stan Brakhage