Quotes about Fire, page 2

In 1973, when I started conducting orchestras, everybody was waiting for my fall, thinking I would never be able to have two irons in the fire.

Quote by Placido Domingo about fire

As fire when thrown into water is cooled down and put out, so also a false accusation when brought against a man of the purest and holiest character, boils over and is at once dissipated, and vanishes and threats of heaven and sea, himself...

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero about fire

You have to be very careful here in LA on July 4th, because you could set everything on fire.

Quote by Carmen Electra about fire

This is the truth: as from a fire aflame thousands of sparks come forth, even so from the Creator an infinity of beings have life and to him return again.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero about fire

In the time of battle the hammocs, together with their bedding, are all firmly corded, and fixed in the nettings on the quarter-deck, or whereever the men are too much exposed to the view or fire of the enemy.

Quote by William Falconer about fire

The Irish seem to have more fire about them than the Scots.

Quote by Sean Connery about fire

Books that you carry to the fire, and hold readily in your hand, are most useful after all.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about fire

The thorn bush is the old obstacle in the road. It must catch fire if you want to go further.

Quote by Franz Kafka about fire

Never stand between a fire hydrant and a dog.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

It isn't necessary to be an idiot to be a senior officer, but it sure helps.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

If you think you are doing the right thing, chances are it will back-fire in your face.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

Don't look conspicuous; it draws fire. For this reason, it is not at all uncommon for aircraft carriers to be known as bomb magnets.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

Never draw fire, it irritates everyone around you.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

Incoming fire has the right of way.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incoming friendly fire.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

Radios will fail as soon as you need fire support.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

Those who hesitate under fire usually do not end up KIA or WIA.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

Density of fire increases proportionally to the curiousness of the target.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

Odd objects attract fire - never lurk behind one.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire

Whenever you drop your equipment in a fire-fight, your ammo and grenades always fall the farthest away, and your canteen always lands at your feet.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about fire