"In war the heroes always outnumber the soldiers ten to one."

-- H. L. Mencken

#War Quotes #Hero Quotes #Soldier Quotes

“Given that a few days ago we had a terrible accident, a tragic terrorist attack in Barajas, in Madrid, I would like to propose to you that we show our complete condemnation, our most intense revulsion, and that we show profound solidarity with the victims.”
“What does it mean when something changes how it's always been?”

Source : Song: Little Digger, Album: Liz Phair
“[Larry Kramer] said, when it was all about to fall through, "You betrayed me, Calvin." And I said, "I resent that. I was against you from the beginning."”
“Jenk shook his head as he headed for the rental car counter. He felt his shoulders tightening as he walked away, certain that Izzy wasn't quite ready to be silent or invisible yet. He was halfway there when Izzy shouted, "Jenkins! I wish I could quit yew!" Of course. The obligatory Brokeback Mountain reference. Jenk flipped Zanella a double bird without bothering to look back.”

Source : Suzanne Brockmann (2013). “Into the Storm: Troubleshooters 10: Troubleshooters 10”, p.311, Hachette UK
“Anyone who acquires more than the usual amount of knowledge concerning a subject is bound to leave it as his contribution to the knowledge of the world.”
“It has long been believed that a man who gets bald across the front of his head is a thinker while a man who gets bald on the crown of his head is a lover. It follows, certainly, that a man who gets bald all over his head thinks he's a lover.”
“Sadly, God mentions no crowned nags in Proverbs.”
“I'm excited by any food that's prepared by someone who's proud of what they're doing, who puts a personal imprint on food.”

Source : "Q& A with Anthony Bourdain on food porn, Libya and his move to CNN". Interview with Zinta Lundborg, www.delcotimes.com. May 20, 2013.

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