Famous quotes containing the words general strike, general, strike and/or called:
“The General Strike has taught the working class more in four days than years of talking could have done.”
—A.J. (Arthur James)
“At Hayes’ General Store, west of the cemetery, hangs an old army rifle, used by a discouraged Civil War veteran to end his earthly troubles. The grocer took the rifle as payment ‘on account.’”
—Administration for the State of Con, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)
“The quality of decision is like the well-timed swoop of a falcon which enables it to strike and destroy its victim.”
—Sun Tzu (6–5th century B.C.)
“The so called white races are really pinko-grey.”
—E.M. (Edward Morgan)