Quote by Calvin Coolidge
The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten. -

The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten. – Calvin Coolidge

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I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it cant be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort. – Calvin Coolidge

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Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil. Our great hope lies in developing what is good. – Calvin Coolidge

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I had rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that which you call a Gentle-man and is nothing else. – Oliver Cromwell

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I am convinced that the best service a retired general can perform is to turn in his tongue along with his suit, and to mothball his opinions. – Omar Bradley

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Valor, glory, firmness, skill, generosity, steadiness in battle and ability to rule — these constitute the duty of a soldier. They flow from his own nature. – Bhagavad Gita

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The greatest general is he who makes the fewest mistakes. – Napoleon Bonaparte

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