William L. Marcy famous quotes
Last updated: Sep 5, 2024
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To the victor belong the spoils of the enemy.
-- William L. Marcy -
The politicians of New York as not so fastidious as some gentlemen are, as to disclosing the principles on which they act. They boldly preach what they practice...if they are defeated, they expect to retire from office. If they are successful, they claim, as a matter of right, the advantages of success. They see nothing wrong in the rule that to the victor belongs the spoils of the enemy.
-- William L. Marcy
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Beautifully shot, impeccably paced, it was a clear, unrelenting look at the National Trust, its friends and enemies, and it makes you want to burn your passport and beg the Luftwaffe to have another go.
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Even if my country remains in war with yours. . .remember. . . i am not your enemy.
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I never encourage deceit, and falsehood, especially if you have got a bad memory, is the worst enemy a fellow can have. The fact is truth is your truest friend, no matter what the circumstances are.
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How to achieve the moral breakdown of the enemy before the war has started - that is the problem that interests me. Whoever has experienced war at the front will want to refrain from all avoidable bloodshed.
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I know I have plenty of enemies, but I'd rather be the most-hated winning coach in the country than the most-popular losing one.
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To the victors belong the spoils.
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Most unfortunately, in the lives of puppets there is always a 'but' that spoils everything.
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I don't like to get too specific about lyrics. It places limitations on them, and spoils the listeners' interpretation.
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I do miss having someone to spoil, somebody that you can just sit with for a bit.
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Women ought not to know their own wit, because they will still be showing it, and so spoil it.
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