"In bygone days, commanders were taught that when in doubt, they should march their troops towards the sound of gunfire. I intend to march my troops towards the sound of gunfire."

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Source : Speech at Liberal Party Annual Assembly, 14 Sept. 1963, in Guardian 16 Sept. 1963

Jo Grimond

#Political Quotes #Doubt Quotes #One Day Quotes

“So often, science fiction helps to get young people interested in science. That's why I don't mind talking about science fiction. It has a real role to play: to seize the imagination.”
“If someone says, 'Hey, I ran 100 miles this week. How far did you run?' ignore him! What the hell difference does it make?.... The magic is in the man, not the 100 miles.”
“Viking women were able to rule kingdoms, divorce husbands, own land; and Vikings were very progressive in terms of the rights of women.”

Source : "A Minute With: Gabriel Byrne's TV Viking chieftain". Interview with Jill Jacobs, www.reuters.com. February 27, 2013.
“As far as my experience goes one is automatically in touch with the higher spiritual, it is connected to a certain level that interpenetrates our total physical and psychic existence. We are always in touch with it.”
“If you're not a feminist, you're part of the problem.”
“I'm not a big reggae dude. I have maybe two other reggae albums.”

Source : "Random Rules: Dave Willis". Interview with Scott Gordon, www.avclub.com. March 31, 2008.
“Insistence on truth can come into play when one party practices untruth or injustice. Only then can love be tested. True friendship is put to the test only when one party disregards the obligation of friendship.”
“The phrases and language used everyday in an organization can in fact affect the way your team makes decisions and conducts themselves.”

Source : Source: bobmorris.biz

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