"The Roman legions were formed in the first instance of citizen soldiers, who yet had been made to submit to a rigid discipline, and to feel that in that submission lay their strength."

-- Goldwin Smith

#Discipline Quotes #Soldier Quotes #Firsts Quotes

“Developed countries should support developing countries in tackling climate change. This not only is their responsibility, but also serves their long-term interests.”
“Ensure that both plan and dispositions are flexible, adaptable to circumstances. Your plan should foresee and provide for a next step in case of success or failure.”
“I love Americans, but not when they try to talk French. What a blessing it is that they never try to talk English.”
“New York is not a city to return to in defeat.”
“Love overcomes, love delights, those who love the Sacred Heart rejoice.”
“History is indeed the witness of the times, the light of truth.”
“Pamela Palmer's stories catch you, captivate you, and never let you go.”
“We have not been men of prayer. The spirit of prayer has slumbered among us. The closet has been too little frequented and delighted in. We have allowed business, study or active labor to interfere with our closet-hours. And the feverish atmosphere in which both the church and the nation are enveloped has found its way into our prayer closets.”

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