Command Quotes

Go, bid the soldiers shoot.

There is nothing that gives a man consequence, and renders him fit for command, like a support that renders him independent of everybody but the State he serves.

My men don't surrender. I don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured unless he has been hit. Even if you are hit, you can still fight back.

The grand style follows suit with all great passion. It disdains to please, it forgets to persuade. It commands. It wills.

Through obedience learn to command.

Be easy and condescending in your deportment to your officers, but not too familiar, lest you subject yourself to a want of respect, which is necessary to support a proper command.

Drive him fast to his tomb. This, from Jacques.

There is nothing proper about what you are doing, soldier, but do try to kill me properly.

A great reserve and severity of manners are necessary for the command of those who are older than ourselves.

I don't want you folks to do a lot of talking. Just shut up and get out of the way.

Smee! Raise the Ladies!

Pour him out of here!