Civil Actions

Famous quotes containing the words civil and/or actions:

“There is reason in the distinction of civil and uncivil. The manners are sometimes so rough a rind that we doubt whether they cover any core or sap-wood at all.”
—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)

“Only the actions of the just
Smell sweet and blossom in their dust.”
—James Shirley (1596–1666)