"He [Gen. Douglas MacArthur] was a great thundering paradox of a man, noble and ignoble, inspiring and outrageous, arrogant and shy, the best of men and the worst of men, the most protean, most ridiculous, and most sublime."

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Source : William Manchester (1979). “American Caesar”

William Manchester

#Men Quotes #Sublime Quotes #Shy Quotes

“It is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.”
“I'm just competitive. It doesn't matter what it is. I want to win.”
“If Pakistan feels Indian positions are pre-conditions, then there will be no talks.”
“After being in captivity for so long, I can't begin to describe how wonderful it feels to be home in Canada.”
“Now if you shoot someone, sir, you can get off Scott free. It's the latest thing Mr. Lincoln, can you believe?”
“The naked earth is warm with Spring, And with green grass and bursting trees Leans to the sun's kiss glorying, And quivers in the sunny breeze.”

Source : The Times 28 May 1915 "Into Battle"
“Absorb youth and you will be absorbed by youth. Take on new influences without fear and you need not fear what is new. Change the people around you by changing the people around you.”

Source : George Clinton (2014). “Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain't That Funkin' Kinda Hard On You?: A Memoir”, p.109, Simon and Schuster
“Parents have a right to insist that godless evolution not be taught to their children.”

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