Posted on Dec 6, 2014
Capt Jeff S.
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This is a slightly different topic than famous movie quotes. These are real life quotes -- things that real people [not Hollyweird actors!] said.

What we're doing here is looking for quotes that have some kind of connection of meaning to you that you think others might identify with and vote up.

What I'm referring to are famous military quotes, political, inspirational, satire, witty, sarcastic, etc.

It can even be something you came up with (Don't plagiarize!) or a quote from your friends, but if it's never been in print, you need to tell the story that goes along with it.

Enter as many times as you like. We'll let the up votes determine the overall winners, and in each general category.

Here's an example of something sarcastic by witty:
"They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory!" << (That was Clemson not that long ago.)
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LTC Stephen C.
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Capt Jeff S., here's one for you.

"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." General James Mattis, USMC retired
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Capt Jeff S.
Capt Jeff S.
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LOL, Gen Mattis definitely has a take no prisoners attitude. Here's another quote attributed to him that's pretty worthy : )

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy."
-- Leutenant General James Mattis, USMC

(The above is also attributed to General Tommy Franks) < Saw that on a quotes site
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LTC Stephen C.
LTC Stephen C.
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Capt Jeff S.: I think that one goes to Franks.
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LTC Stephen C.
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Capt Jeff S., and another.

"No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country." General George Patton, United States Army
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
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Classic, sir!!!
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1SG Michael Blount
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A quote attributed to MajGen Chesty Puller:

"We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things"

Words to live by.
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1SG Michael Blount
1SG Michael Blount
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@SSG Juan Villacis - I guess, with the prevalence of social media, our good leaders are afraid that one misstep will haunt them forever. It's a shame things have devolved to that.
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Personal courage is par of our army values. What you started should not bea problem
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MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca
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"We have found the enemy, and he is us"
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1SG Michael Blount
1SG Michael Blount
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@MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca - if I remember, correctly, sir, that quote came from Walt Kelly of Pogo fame. IMHO, those comics are more spot-on now than they ever were.
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