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Breaker Morant
Breaker Morant

Breaker Morant was an Australian poet known for his unique poetic style and profound emotional expression. His works often reflected the life and natural landscapes of the Australian interior, showcasing his deep insights into human nature. more

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“I'd like to have two armies: one for display with lovely guns, tanks, little soldiers, staffs, distinguished and doddering generals, and dear little regimental officers who would be deeply concerned over their general's bowel movements or their colonel's piles, an army that would be shown for a modest fee on every fairground in the country.”