State Troops

Famous quotes containing the words state and/or troops:

“Men judge by the complexion of the sky
The state and inclination of the day.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“But, where the road runs near the stream,
Oft through the trees they catch a glance
Of passing troops in the sun’s beam—
Pennon, and plume, and flashing lance!
Forth to the world those soldiers fare,
To life, to cities, and to war!”
—Matthew Arnold (1822–1888)