No training can possibly make the tortoise as swift as the antelope, or the antelope as strong as the lion.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
She twisted her dark tresses in a knot, thrust a great tortoise-shell comb into them, unlocked the door and went out.
"Command"
William McFee
She was standing before the little mirror, setting the immense tortoise-shell comb into her hair at the desired angle, and she gave herself a final searching scrutiny, as she turned away, before flashing a dazzling smile at him.
"Command"
William McFee