Civil War Officer

Famous quotes containing the words civil, war and/or officer:

“Come, civil night,
Thou sober-suited matron all in black.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“In peace the sons bury their fathers, but in war the fathers bury their sons.”
—Croesus (d. c. 560 B.C.)

“I who have cursed
The drunken officer of British rule, how choose
Between this Africa and the English tongue I love?
Betray them both, or give back what they give?
How can I face such slaughter and be cool?
How can I turn from Africa and live?”
—Derek Walcott (b. 1930)