Britishness Quote by Evelyn Waugh

“The young officers who had come back [from WW1], hardened by their terrible experience and disgusted by the attitude of the younger generation to…

— George Orwell

“Major: you have the honor to report that the numbers of men now under your command qualifies you for promotion to colonel. But you…

— Donald Harington

“They were learning about others. A common experience: the guy who talked toughest, bragged most, excelled in maneuvers, everyone’s pick to be the top…

— Stephen E. Ambrose

“You must be the only officer in the whole army who involves his regiment in his personal relationships.”

— K.M. Shea

Midshipmen and cadets remain stronger and more aggressive than their male counterparts at civilian schools. They eagerly play sports such as rugby, boxing, karate,…

— James Webb

“Military Veterans have become gang members since the late 1700s.”

— Carter F. Smith

“...generals outrank colonels who, in turn, outrank majors and captains and lieutenants, and everyone, but everyone, outranks children. Within the ranks of children, boys…

— Kay Redfield Jamison

“But in the military you don't get trusted positions just because of your ability. You also have to attract the notice of superior officers.…

— Orson Scott Card

We have the finest officers in the world, but it seems like once they become generals it is a self-licking ice cream cone of…

— Erik Prince

“He couldn't go into his army's barracks -- he had long since learned that the best commanders stay away unless they have some reason…

— Orson Scott Card

“He had discovered early in his military career that if one has an effective and experienced officer above, coupled with effective and experienced soldiers…

— Joe Abercrombie

“The friendship between officers is tarnished by the need for one or another to be promoted. The kindness of a captain is predicated on…

— Sara Sheridan