Firsts Quotes

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I have no doubt in my mind that our chief national problems relating to the eradication of poverty, illiteracy and disease and the scientific production… — Subhas Chandra Bose
Thus one of Europe's most serious crises will be ended, and all of us, not only in Germany but those far beyond our frontiers, will… — Adolf Hitler
When our party had only seven men, it already had two principles. First, it wanted to be a party with a true ideology. And second,… — Adolf Hitler
Thus it is that in war the victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won, whereas he who is destined to defeat… — Sun Tzu
A code of ethics cannot be developed overnight by edict or official pronouncement. It is developed by years of practice and performance of duty according… — Silas L. Copeland
My first vivid memory is...when first I looked into her face and she looked into mine. That I do remember, and that exchanging looks I… — Pearl S. Buck
Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary. — Alfred M. Gray
The first time I ever saw a jet, I shot it down. — Chuck Yeager
Therefore a victorious army first wins and then seeks battle; a defeated army first battles and then seeks victory. — Sun Tzu
In the Army of the Shenandoah, you were the First Brigade! In the Army of the Potomac you were the First Brigade! In the Second… — Stonewall Jackson
I am a steadfast follower of the doctrine of non-violence which was first preached by Lord Buddha, whose divine wisdom is absolute... — Dalai Lama
Rulers who want to unleash war know very well that they must procure or invent a first victim. — Elias Canetti
...the role of the military is to fight and win war and, therefore, prevent war from happening in the first place. — George W. Bush
Although tyranny...may successfully rule over foreign peoples, it can stay in power only if it destroys first of all the national institutions of its own… — Hannah Arendt
The same intelligence is required to marshal an army in battle and to order a good dinner. The first must be as formidable as possible,… — Plutarch
To implement a true urban renaissance, you first need a Grand Design elaborated by strong leadership . — Minoru Mori
Ambition is to the mind what the cap is to the falcon; it blinds us first, and then compels us to tower by reason of… — Charles Caleb Colton
Is it wholly fantastic to admit the possibility that Nature herself strove toward what we call beauty? Face to face with any one of the… — Joseph Wood Krutch
The first act of awe, when man was struck with the beauty or wonder of Nature, was the first spiritual experience. — Henryk Skolimowski
But there's more than just solving the how-to problems. I've often said that if we're going to have a real rural renaissance, I'd just take… — Ralph Borsodi
Your first job is to prepare the soil. The best tool for this is your neighbor's garden tiller. If your neighbor does not own a… — Dave Barry
God Almighty first planted a Garden. And indeed it is the purest of human pleasures. It is the greatest refreshment to the spirits of man,… — Francis Bacon
Tell the world what you intend to do, but first show it. — Napoleon Hill
There have been a few players described as the new George Best over the years, but this is the first time its been a compliment… — Cristiano Ronaldo
Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the dessert first! — Helen Keller

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