“People dont want to talk about death, just like they dont want to talk about computer security. Maybe I should have named my workstation Fear. People are so motivated by fear.” PeopleWantShouldSecurityComputerShould HaveMotivatedComputer Security Author:Dan Farmer
“At another location, we found barrels of chemical material that was intended for use as biochemical weapons. Everyone talks about there being no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, but they seem to be referring to completed nuclear bombs, not the many deadly chemical weapons or precursors that Saddam had stockpiled.” UseSeemsFoundMaterialsWeaponsMassDestructionIraqNuclearBombsChemicalsLocationSaddamWeapons Of Mass DestructionMass DestructionBarrelsReferringNuclear BombChemical WeaponsPrecursorSnipers Author:Chris Kyle
“I began teaching my son how to shoot when he was two, starting with the basics of a BB rifle. My theory is that kids get into trouble because of curiosity—if you don’t satisfy it, you’re asking for big problems. If you inform them and carefully instruct them on safety when they’re young, you avoid a lot of the trouble. My son has learned to respect weapons. I’ve always told him, if you want to use a gun, come get me. There’s nothing I like better than shooting.” IfsWantTwoUseProblemBigsKidsYoungTroubleTeachingSonTheoryWeaponsGunAskingSafetyCuriosityStartingShootingMy SonRiflesBasicsBig Problems Author:Chris Kyle
“The rules are drawn up by lawyers who are trying to protect the admirals and generals from the politicians; they’re not written by people who are worried about the guys on the ground getting shot.” PeopleTryingGuyWrittenPoliticianProtectShotsLawyerWorriedAdmiral Author:Chris Kyle
“People tell me I saved hundreds and hundreds of people. But I have to tell you: it’s not the people you saved that you remember. It’s the ones you couldn’t save. Those are the ones you talk about. Those are the faces and situations that stay with you forever.” PeopleLifeRememberFacesMemoriesSituationForeverMilitarySavedRemembranceUs ArmySnipersNavy Seal Author:Chris Kyle
“Just because war is hell doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun.” MeanLittlesWarFunHell Author:Chris Kyle
“I’ve lived the literal meaning of the ‘land of the free’ and ‘home of the brave.’ It’s not corny for me. I feel it in my heart. I feel it in my chest. Even at a ball game, when someone talks during the anthem or doesn’t take off his hat, it pisses me off. I’m not one to be quiet about it, either.” FeelsHeartHomeGamesLandMy HeartQuietBallsBraveHatsChestsCornyLiteralAnthemBall GamesLand Of The FreeSnipers Author:Chris Kyle
“MY REGRETS ARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE I COULDN’T SAVE—Marines, soldiers, my buddies. I still feel their loss. I still ache for my failure to protect them.” PeopleFeelsStillsLossRegretProtectSoldierAcheMarineBuddy Author:Chris Kyle
“But I wondered, how would I feel about killing someone? Now I know. It’s no big deal.” KnowsFeelsBigsDealsKillingBig DealKilling Someone Author:Chris Kyle