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Quote by John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

“In war the first principle is to disobey orders. Any fool can obey orders!”

Quote by John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

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John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher, was a prominent British political figure. Born on January 25, 1841, and passing away on July 10, 1920, Fisher held several key positions during his political career, which had a significant impact on the development of British politics. more

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