Commonwealth War Graves

Famous quotes containing the words commonwealth, war and/or graves:

    “Honorable Senators: My sincerest thanks I offer you. Conserve the firm foundations of our institutions. Do your work with the spirit of a soldier in the public service. Be loyal to the Commonwealth and to yourselves and be brief; above all be brief.”
    —Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)

    “In peace the sons bury their fathers, but in war the fathers bury their sons.”
    —Croesus (d. c. 560 B.C.)

    “Two graves must hide thine and my corse;
    If one might, death were no divorce.”
    —John Donne (1572–1631)