Russian Soldiers

Famous quotes containing the words russian and/or soldiers:

    Whatever qualities [Tsar Nicholas I] may have shown in his own kingly profession, it must be admitted that in his dealings with the Russian Muse he was at the worst a vicious bully, at the best a clown.
    Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)

    Soldiers of the ploughshare as well as soldiers of the sword.
    John Ruskin (1819–1900)