Army-quotes Quote by Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army

“A fellow NCO in the Marines once told me that his priorities were the following: provider, parent, spouse, and change agent. In that order.”

— Gene Kim

“The captain glared at him. The sergeant put on the poker face that has been handed down from NCO to NCO ever since one…

— Terry Pratchett

“Being a Non-Commissioned officer (NCO) or Petty Officer (PO) is a commitment and a lifestyle that shouldn't ever be taken lightly as you are…

— Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army

“Luckily Senior Master Sergeant McCabe had taught me that asking for help was a strength. Admitting I was out of my depth was a…

— Mary Jennings Hegar

“People can be at their most vulnerable, but still tenacious at the same time.”

— Toni Bernhard

“CAPTAIN. Well, you dear, have I forgotten it? You have been like a mother to me, and always have stood by me when I…

— August Strindberg

“I talked with the admiral’s staff. Military personnel are the worst, no disrespect intended. They clam up tighter than a bullfrog’s ass.”

— Feather Stone

“I never said I hated the Marine Corps! I only said it was no place for a sensitive, civilized, self-respecting human being.”

— William Styron

“It was easier to deal with Tennyson when he was fighting me; but having him on my side was frightening, because now I didn't…

— Neal Shusterman

“sometimes your best self was your worst self. That sometimes you couldn’t separate the two. My lieutenant had told me that Marines were often…

— Barbara Nickless

“That was the most flagrant display of overt independence and disobedience I have ever had the misfortune to witness,” the squadron leader began severely.”

— Sarah Brazytis

“Your government hunts you down and enlists me for assistance. What does that tell you about your position. Captain? That there are forces within…

— Fabian Nicieza