"Even the distribution of rations leaves much to be desired; the fatigue party, well-intentioned and sympathetic though it be, often finds itself short of provisions."

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Source : MacGill, Patrick (2017). “The Amateur Army”, p.12, Read Books Ltd

Patrick MacGill

#Party Quotes #Provision Quotes #Sympathetic Quotes

“The way you think you spend your time and the way you actually spend your time are rarely the same.”
“I never want to be preachy in my music, just share thoughts, things I have learned.”
“With all the weird surroundings of outer space the basic underlying theme of the show is a philosophical approach to man's relationship to woman. There are both sexes in the crew, in fact, the first officer is a woman.”
“Some trees are too deeply rooted to move â€¦ And if they are uprooted, they will dieâ€¦”
“Refrain from throwing your bicycle in public. It shows poor upbringing”
“I think the subject which will be of most importance politically is mass psychology.... Its importance has been enormously increased by the growth of modern methods of propaganda. Of these the most influential is what is called 'education.' Religion plays a part, though a diminishing one; the press, the cinema, and the radio play an increasing part.... It may be hoped that in time anybody will be able to persuade anybody of anything if he can catch the patient young and is provided by the State with money and equipment.”
“Vices are ingredients of virtues just as poisons are ingredients of remedies. Prudence mixes and tempers them and uses them effectively against life's ills.”
“It is so inspiring to see a new group coming together not to focus on a particular war or weapons system, but on all war-everywhere. And it's great to have such beautifully crafted arguments about why war is not inevitable and how war contributes to so many other global ills. This coalition is worthy of Martin Luther King's call to end violence and instead put our energies and resources into 'life-affirming activities.' Bravo!”

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