“To a man, professional soldiers despised terrorists, and each would dream about getting them in an even-up-battle; the idea of the Field of Honor had never died for the real professionals. It was the place where the ultimate decision was made on the basis of courage and skill, on the basis of manhood itself, and it was this concept that marked the professional soldier as a romantic, a person who truly believed in the rules.”
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Tom Clancy (April 12, 1947 - October 1, 2013) was an American author best known for his military-themed novels. His works often involve politics, military, and espionage, and have been beloved by readers worldwide. more
“never try to understand a girl: either you go crazy or fall in love with her.”
“I can't leave her now. I like her too much. There, I said it. But I won't say it again.”
“I want a man who watches me walk away.”