Category: army general
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During a few days’ halt near Vesontio for the provision of corn and other supplies, a panic arose from inquiries made by our troops and remarks uttered by Gauls and traders, who affirmed that the Germans were men of a mighty frame and an incredible valour and skill at arms.
Julius Caesar
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I can’t even begin to visualize myself as a five-star general… When I think of the people who are five-star generals, I can’t even see myself standing in their shadow.
Norman Schwarzkopf
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Living indoors without fresh air quickly poisons the blood and makes people feel tired and seedy when they don’t know why. For myself, I sleep out of doors in winter as well as summer. I only feel tired or seedy when I have been indoors a lot. I only catch cold when I sleep in a room.
Robert Baden-Powell
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There is only one sort of discipline, perfect discipline.
George S. Patton
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My belief is that we were put into this world of wonders and beauty with a special ability to appreciate them, in some cases to have the fun of taking a hand in developing them, and also in being able to help other people instead of overreaching them and, through it all, to enjoy life – that is, to be happy.
Robert Baden-Powell
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If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve.
William Tecumseh Sherman
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I’ve looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes.
Douglas MacArthur
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One of the first duties of a Scout is obedience to authority. He must obey his orders in the first place and put his own amusement or desires in the second.
Robert Baden-Powell
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A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.
George S. Patton
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It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.
Norman Schwarzkopf