"Matterhorn is my metaphor of the Vietnam War - we built it, we abandoned it, we assaulted it, we lost, and then we abandoned it again."

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Source : "A Vietnam Epic Uncovers Old Wounds: An Interview with Karl Marlantes". Interview with Evan James, www.motherjones.com. April 30, 2010.

Karl Marlantes

#War Quotes #Vietnam Quotes #Metaphor Quotes

“What I love most about Mother's Day is that I am acknowledged and honored for being a mother.”
“Oh it's a pebble... But it's a really nice pebble Dad thanks.”

Source : Angie Sage (2012). “Magyk: Septimus Heap”, p.62, A&C Black
“History is written by winners, so most history books are about people who win.”
“I don't put together cars, I put together people.”

Source : Biography/Personal Quote, www.imdb.com.
“We are our brothers keeper. Its going to be up to all of us.”
“Although a lot of pain for a little screen time; Shaving legs, waxing eyebrows, high heels, trying to put on a bra, losing weight because women's clothes are SO revealing - Ladies you have my respect.”
“I believe we should use all means necessary to prevent the acquisition or fabrication of nuclear weapons by countries or groups hostile to the U. S. We should act in concert with our allies who are similarly working to protect their countries.”

Source : "Sandy Adams, candidate for U.S. House district 24". Interview, dampfang.com. August 18, 2010.
“Most people associate command and control leadership with the military.”

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