Russian Civil War/aftermath

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

    “Now comes this Russian diversion. If it is more than just that it will mean the liberation of Europe from Nazi domination—and at the same time I do not think we need to worry about the possibility of any Russian domination.”
    —Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882–1945)

    “A war between Europeans is a civil war.”
    —Victor Hugo (1802–1885)

    “There’s no telling what might have happened to our defense budget if Saddam Hussein hadn’t invaded Kuwait that August and set everyone gearing up for World War II½. Can we count on Saddam Hussein to come along every year and resolve our defense-policy debates? Given the history of the Middle East, it’s possible.”
    —P.J. (Patrick Jake)

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