Ten Year War

Famous quotes containing the words ten year, ten, year and/or war:

    “Smile and feel ten years younger; worry and get grey hair.”
    —Chinese proverb.

    “Navajo men and boys have an odd way of showing their friendship. When two young men meet at the trading post, a “Sing”, or a dance they greet each other, inquire about the health of their respective families, then stand silently some ten or fifteen minutes while one feels the other’s arms, shoulders, and chest.”
    —Administration in the State of Ariz, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)

    “And year by year our memory fades
    From all the circle of the hills.”
    —Alfred Tennyson (1809–1892)

    “‘Yes; quaint and curious war is!
    You shoot a fellow down
    You’d treat if met where any bar is,
    Or help to half-a-crown.’”
    —Thomas Hardy (1840–1928)