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“Saying of the Prophet Monkishness No monkery in Islam.”

Work

In this fictional narrative, a diverse group of travelers embark on a quest that intertwines their dreams and realities, leading to profound personal growth and discovery. more

Author

Idries Shah

Idries Shah was a renowned author known for his dissemination of Eastern philosophy and wisdom. His works blend Sufism, Eastern mysticism, and Western philosophy, aiming to promote human wisdom and inner growth. Shah's books include 'The Sufi Path of Love' and 'The Power of Silence'. more

“Mellas knew that Hawke was letting him squirm. Then, without looking up, Hawke said, 'Look, Mellas, in the Navy or Air Force they give you a medal for what the Marines call just doing their job. In the Marines you only get a medal for being braver than just doing your job." Then he looked at Mellas. 'You get in fixes where medals are handed out because you were unlucky and had to fix things, or because you were stupid and had to fix things. Be carful what you're wishing for.”

War Vietnam Marines Medal Of Honor Quotes That Make Sense

Book:Matterhorn

Source: Matterhorn

“[General-in-Chief of the army, Lieutenant General Winfield] Scott not only believed that the idea [for a battlefield decoration, to wit, a Medal of Honor, or valor] smacked of Old World vanity, elitism, and snobbery, he also thought that such an award was entirely unnecessary.”

American Civil War Medal Of Honor

Book:Stealing the General: The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor

Source: Stealing the General: The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor

“Courage is nothing but the necessity of action when a comrade is in trouble. To not act is cowardice, the opposite of the requirement to save ones brothers.”

War Military Medal Of Honor

Author:Dan Schilling

“Everybody who is alive is a survivor, and everybody who is dead isn't," I said."So everybody alive must have the Survivor's Syndrome. It's that or death. I am so damn sick of people telling me proudly that they are survivors!”