Black Jack Brigade

Famous quotes containing the words black, jack and/or brigade:

    “The solid and well-defined fir-tops, like sharp and regular spearheads, black against the sky, gave a peculiar, dark, and sombre look to the forest.”
    —Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

    “Gup, Christian Clout, gup, Jack of the Vale!
    With Mannerly Margery Milk and Ale.”
    —John Skelton (1460?–1529)

    “Rational free spirits are the light brigade who go on ahead and reconnoitre the ground which the heavy brigade of the orthodox will eventually occupy.”
    —G.C. (Georg Christoph)