emergency quotes

Want of foresight, unwillingness to act when action would be simple and effective, lack of clear thinking, confusion of counsel until the emergency comes, until self-preservation strikes its jarring gong – these are the features which constitute the endless repetition of history.

Which painting in the National Gallery would I save if there was a fire? The one nearest the door of course.

I’m not feeling very well – I need a doctor immediately. Ring the nearest golf course.

When a child is locked in the bathroom with water running and he says he’s doing nothing but the dog is barking, call 911.

Though force can protect in emergency, only justice, fairness, consideration and cooperation can finally lead men to the dawn of eternal peace.

There is nothing so strong or safe in an emergency of life as the simple truth.