Famous quotes containing the words national, army and/or soldiers:
“Humanism, it seems, is almost impossible in America where material progress is part of the national romance whereas in Europe such progress is relished because it feels nice.”
—Paul West (b. 1930)
“Roach, foulest of creatures,
who attacks with yellow teeth
and an army of cousins big as shoes ...”
—Anne Sexton (19281974)
“On becoming soldiers we have not ceased to be citizens.”
—Oliver Cromwells Soldiers. Address, 1647, to the English Parliament. Humble Representation.