Better man Quote by George Bernard Shaw

“My brother, Major General Lawrence Heinlein, once told me that there are only two promotions in life that mean a damn: from buck private…

— William H. Patterson Jr

The colonel replied that he didn't care how my men had got the job done. He was happy that it had been accomplished. He…

— Jackie Robinson

“basically you’re a military man. That’s an honorable profession, and it sets you high, no matter what your origin. You see, there are moral…

— Vernor Vinge

Of the various executive abilities, no one excited more anxious concern than that of placing the interests of our fellow-citizens in the hands of…

— Thomas Jefferson

“The Continental army got more generals than they got private soldiers, these days. An officer lives through more 'n two battles, they make him…

— Diana Gabaldon

“Naturally they all believe the Colonel is responsible for their salvation—who else could it be but Don Eli? This rankles greatly but I did…

— Philipp Meyer

“{ Colonel Carr's testimony of Colonel Robert Ingersoll at his funeral } He was the boldest, most aggressive, courageous, virile, and the kindest and…

— Eugene Asa Carr

There are certain things in war of which the commander alone comprehends the importance. Nothing but his superior firmness and ability can subdue and…

— Napoleon Bonaparte

“This is how command passes from a weak officer to a stronger. No rank alters; no papers are filed. Without a word, every man…

— Steven Pressfield

“The truth is, Colonel, that there's no divine spark, bless you. There's many a man alive no more value than a dead dog. Believe…

— Michael Shaara

“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

“that what matters is not the mind but the boot brush, not intelligence but the system, not freedom but drill. We became soldiers with…

— Erich Maria Remarque