Civil Servants

Famous quotes containing the words civil and/or servants:

    At Hayes’ General Store, west of the cemetery, hangs an old army rifle, used by a discouraged Civil War veteran to end his earthly troubles. The grocer took the rifle as payment ‘on account.’
    —Administration for the State of Con, U.S. public relief program (1935-1943)

    When receiving an order, many servants repeat their “yes” numerous times, especially the lazy ones.
    Franz Grillparzer (1791–1872)