"A soldier is an anachronism of which..." - Quote by George Bernard Shaw
A soldier is an anachronism of which we must get rid.
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“Now that we have learned to fly the air like birds, swim under water like fish, we lack one thing - to learn to live on earth as human beings.”
“The more a man possesses over and above what he uses, the more careworn he becomes.”
“There was only one virtue, pugnacity; only one vice, pacifism. That is an essential condition of war.”
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“Every thoughtful, well-meaning and conscientious human beingshould assume in time of peace,the solemn and unconditional obligationnot to participate in any war, for any reasonor to lend support of any kind, whether direct or indirect.”
“We are the living graves of murdered beasts, slaughtered to satisfy our appetites. How can we hope in this world to attain the peace we say we are so anxious for?”
“NEVER GIVE UP No matter what is going on Never give up Develop the heart Too much energy in your country Is spent developing the mind Instead of the heart Be compassionate Not just to your friends But to everyone Be compassionate Work for peace In your heart and in the world Work for peace And I say again Never give up No matter what is going on around you Never give up”
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“'The green beret' is again becoming a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom. I know the United States Army will live up to its reputation for imagination, resourcefulness, and spirit as we meet this challenge.”
“Never lead your soldiers to battle if you have not first confirmed their spirit and known them to be without fear and ordered; and never test them except when you see that they hope to win.”
“Since the handling of arms is a beautiful spectacle, it is delightful to young men.”