Bald man Quote by Albertus Wright Catlin
““The Marine is a trained athlete, a picked man, a he creature with muscles and a jaw, whose motto is “kill or be killed,” and who believes with all his soul that no man on earth can lick him. And it comes pretty near to being so. He is own brother to the British Marine, of whom Kipling wrote: “An’ after I met ‘im all over the world, a-doin’ all kinds of things, Like landin’ ‘isself with a Gatlin’ gun to talk to them ‘eathen kings; ‘E sleeps in an ‘ammick instead of a cot, an’ ‘e drills with the deck on a slew, An’ ‘e sweats like a Jolly — ‘Er Majesty’s Jolly — soldier an’ sailor too! For there isn’t a job on the top o’ the earth the beggar don’t know, nor do — You can leave ‘im at night on a bald man’s ‘ead, to paddle ‘is own canoe — ‘E’s a sort of a bloomin’ cosmopolouse — soldier an’ sailor too.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Marine Corps: The History of the United States Marine Corps, 1775‑1945, 1945
The Marine embodies extreme physical training, fierce combat mindset, and a belief in near‑invincibility, reflecting both pride and the harsh realities of war.
In simple terms: Marines are elite, tough, and confident fighters.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both strength and vulnerability.
Themes
discipline
pride
combat
identity
camaraderie
Mood
proud
intense
reflective
Type
military
motivational
historical
When to use this quote
- boot camp training
- combat missions
- team bonding
- leadership challenges
Key Concepts
military culture
masculinity
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this self‑image affect a Marine’s mental health?
- Can such confidence become reckless?
A Different Perspective
The glorification may overlook psychological costs and moral complexities.
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