Gaze Quote by James Mattis
“When Gen. Abrial arrived to relieve me as the supreme commander, only dont ask, dont tell kept me from hugging and kissing him.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2018
A humorous anecdote about military protocol preventing personal affection.
In simple terms: Rules kept him from hugging a superior.
Key Takeaway
Respect boundaries, find humor.
Themes
military
humor
boundaries
Mood
lighthearted
reflective
Type
anecdotal
humorous
When to use this quote
- military gatherings
- formal events
Key Concepts
protocol
personal space
Questions to Reflect On
- How do rules affect personal connections?
- When is humor appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask deeper feelings.
![“They waited. And waited. And waited some more. Still nothing happened. She turned to Evan and looped her arms round his neck. "I think we might have to kiss. Aurora started them [The Harps] playing with her human boyfriend. I bet hey didn't just hold hands." Suddenly he looked just like the boys…” quote by Kathryn James](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f94/kathryn-james-52601_humour_they-waited-and-waited-and-waited-some-m_1315066.jpg)
![“I can't imagine that I would be asked that by the president-elect [Donald Trump], or then-president [Barack Obama]. But it's - I'm very clear. I voted for the change that put the Army Field Manual in place as a member of Congress. I understand that law very, very quickly and am also deeply aware…” quote by James Mattis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/761/james-mattis-9515_army_i-can-t-imagine-that-i-would-be-asked-th_3990.jpg)
