Russian Civil War/aftermath

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

    “A medium Vodka dry Martini—with a slice of lemon peel. Shaken and not stirred, please. I would prefer Russian or Polish vodka.”
    —Ian Fleming (1908–1964)

    “The common goal of 22 million Afro-Americans is respect as human beings, the God-given right to be a human being. Our common goal is to obtain the human rights that America has been denying us. We can never get civil rights in America until our human rights are first restored. We will never be recognized as citizens there until we are first recognized as humans.”
    —Malcolm X (1925–1965)

    “Our lives laid down in war and peace may not
    Be found acceptable in Heaven’s sight.
    And that they may be is the only prayer
    Worth praying. May my sacrifice
    Be found acceptable in Heaven’s sight.”
    —Robert Frost (1874–1963)

    “The aftermath of joy is not usually more joy.”
    —Mason Cooley (b. 1927)