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Divers Quotes

Divers quotes here blend two very different meanings of the word: the archaic English sense of 'divers' meaning various or several, found in older royal and religious writing, and the modern sense of scuba divers working with navies around the world for maritime security. One historical line even uses 'divers men' to describe multiple people who know the speaker. It's a rare case where an old and new meaning sit side by side.

These divers quotes mix archaic English usage with modern lines about scuba divers and naval operations. For more historical language, see our About collection.

I know divers, and divers men know me, which love me as I do them: yet if I should pray them, when I meet them in the street openly, they would abhor me; but if I pray them where they...

Quotes by William Tyndale

So in process of four or five years the emperor called me, as divers times he had done before.

Quotes by William Adams

There are some great divers in Europe and I'm really excited about going to Eindhoven.

Quotes by Tom Daley

We wanted to set a good example for the growing number of divers watching.

Quotes by Lloyd Bridges

Abhor Quotes

The cooperation of navies from around the world promises high tactical value for the ships, aircraft, and divers involved; while demonstrating international resolve in defending maritime security against potential threats.

Quotes by John C. Stennis

Can anything be more grotesque and barbarous than our 'florists' bouquets,' a series of concentric rings of flowers of divers colours, bordered by maidenhair and a piece of stiff lace paper, in which stems, leaves, and even petals are brutally...

Quotes by Isabella Bird

As for the extraordinary operations of the Holy Ghost, such as working of miracles, or speaking with divers kinds of tongues, they are long since ceased.

Quotes by George Whitefield

I have oft-times been besought, by divers gentlemen, to set down on paper what I have beheld through my newly invented microscopia, but I have generally declined.

Quotes by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do these divers quotes seem to use the word so differently?
The collection mixes an older, archaic English sense of 'divers' meaning various or several people, found in older royal and religious writing, with the modern meaning of scuba divers. One historical line describes 'divers men' who know the speaker, using the older sense entirely. It's an unusual case of one word carrying two almost unrelated meanings.
What does the quote about naval divers and maritime security describe?
It highlights the cooperation of navies from around the world, noting the high tactical value provided by ships, aircraft, and divers working together. This reflects the modern, literal sense of divers as trained personnel supporting maritime operations. For more on historical language, see our About collection.
What is the historical quote about being called by the emperor referring to?
It describes being summoned by the emperor multiple times over four or five years, using 'divers times' in the old sense of 'several' or 'various' occasions. This kind of phrasing reflects centuries-old English usage found in historical and religious texts. It's a good example of language shifting meaning over time.
Is there a quote about recreational or competitive diving?
Yes, one quote expresses excitement about visiting Eindhoven, noting that there are some great divers based in Europe. This uses 'divers' in its familiar modern sense, referring to people who dive as a sport or profession. It contrasts clearly with the older, archaic quotes in the same collection.
Where can I find more quotes with older or historical language?
Our Beheld collection features similarly archaic phrasing worth exploring. You might also enjoy Abhor for more historical vocabulary used in older writing. Both pair well with the divers quotes explored here.

A few lines here come from centuries-old English texts using 'divers' to mean various or many. Browse related themes in our Abhor and Beheld pages.