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Quote by William Overgard

“It does not pay to be friendly with officers, they take advantage of you.”

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William Overgard, born on April 30, 1926, was an American cartoonist known for his unique artistic style and popular comic works. His comics were characterized by humor, satire, and profound themes. more

“But sea power has never led to despotism. The nations that have enjoyed sea power even for a brief period-Athens, Scandinavia, the Netherlands, England, the United States-are those that have preserved freedom for themselves and have given it to others. Of the despotism to which unrestrained military power leads we have plenty of examples from Alexander to Mao.”

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Author:Samuel Eliot Morison

“Peace is a militant state, which is not secured by wishful thinking. . . . If we are to be sure of our liberty, we must be ready to fight for it.”

Ifs Thinking States Fighting Peace Liberty Military Ready Wishful Thinking Secured Militant

Author:Jonathan M. Wainwright

“I would no more teach children military training than teach them arson, robbery, or assassination.”

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Author:Eugene V. Debs

“REAR, n. In American military matters, that exposed part of the army that is nearest to Congress.”

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Book:Ambrose Bierce: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs

Source: Ambrose Bierce: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs: The Devil's Dictionary, Tales, and Memoirs

“PRIVATE, n. A military gentleman with a field-marshal's baton in his knapsack and an impediment in his hope.”

Hope Military Fields Gentleman Privacy Impediments Baton

Book:The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World

Source: The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World

“PROJECTILE, n. The final arbiter in international disputes. With the growth of prudence in military affairs the projectile came more and more into favor, and is now held in high esteem by the most courageous.”

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Book:The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World

Source: The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World

“With my brains and your looks, we could go places.”

Looks Work Brain

Author:John Garfield

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