"I loved the Army as an institution and loathed every single thing it required me to do."

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Source : Simon Raven (1963). “Boys Will be Boys”

Simon Raven

#Army Quotes #Institutions Quotes

“I swear I have at least one good song idea a day. But if I don't get pen to paper in ten seconds, it's gone forever.”
“I think writers like to see how people bring their words to life, and it's always surprising. Always, no matter what, whether it's good or bad, it's always surprising because a whole human being is coming to that piece of writing.”
“For none can express thee, though all should approve thee. I love thee so, Dear, that I only can love thee.”
“For a sailor to sail around the world, the thought is just, sometimes, too much. Thus, one simply goes from port to port in the same direction.”
“Once a year, I take my whole wine team down to see the Giants, and we meet the players. Ive never seen anyone pitch like Lincecum that can throw the ball and get through the front leg. He has that stiff front leg.”
“It's never been easy. But I've always wanted to play hockey. I love hockey. I'd rather play hockey than do anything else. If you have that kind of desire, I think you can achieve what you want to achieve.”
“If I die tomorrow the world is in great hands. In a much better hands than mine.”
“I think people need more to do in their life if my hair pisses them off.”

Source : "Anne Burrell Cooks In Chicago". Interview with Jerry Nunn, chicago.gopride.com. June 28, 2015.

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