Green Garter Band

Famous quotes containing the words green, garter and/or band:

“Annihilating all that’s made
To a green thought in a green shade.”
—Andrew Marvell (1621–1678)

“When first this order was ordained, my lords,
Knights of the Garter were of noble birth,
Valiant and virtuous, full of haughty courage.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

“The band waked me with a serenade. How they improve! A fine band and what a life in a regiment! Their music is better than food and clothing to give spirit to the men.”
—Rutherford Birchard Hayes (1822–1893)