Russian Empire Order

Famous quotes containing the words russian, empire and/or order:

“From being a patriotic myth, the Russian people have become an awful reality.”
—Leon Trotsky (1879–1940)

“It has never occurred to me to wish for empire or royalty, nor for the eminence of those high and commanding fortunes. My aim lies not in that direction; I love myself too well.”
—Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)

“Art and religion first; then philosophy; lastly science. That is the order of the great subjects of life, that’s their order of importance.”
—Muriel Spark (b. 1918)