"I can do nothing with the enemy save…" — John Buford
"I can do nothing with the enemy save observe him."
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John Buford
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15 Quotes by John Buford
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The zeal, bravery, and good behavior of the officers and men on the night of June 30, and during July…
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We entered Gettysburg in the afternoon, just in time to meet the enemy entering the town, and in good season…
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They will attach you in the morning and they will come booming - skirmishers three deep. You will have to…
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It is too late, now I wish I could live.
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I am willing to serve my country, but do not wish to sacrifice the brave men under my command.
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If I have any choice I would prefer Western Troops.
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Shortly after this, I placed my command on our extreme left, to watch and fight the enemy should he make…
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If the regulars are to be put together, I believe they would prefer me to the other Cavalry Commanders.
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I am disgusted and worn out with the system that seems to prevail.
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I have not been able to get any grain yet. It is all in the country, and the people talk…
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General: I attempted to take Williamsport yesterday, but found too large a force of infantry and artillery. After a long…
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There was splendid fighting on the part of the division on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. There was no…
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No one is to be called an enemy, all are your benefactors, and no one does you harm. You have…
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No people in history have ever survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves inoffensive to their…
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Well, the common enemy in North America is the Western consumer. The consumer has driven oil up to $50 a…
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In taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing it over, he is superior.
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We were all flying around up and down the coast near Dunkirk looking for enemy aircraft which seemed also to…
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Cheney is a terrorist. He terrorizes our enemies abroad and innocent citizens here at home indiscriminately.
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It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.
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The only defense is offense, which means that you have to kill more women and children more quickly than the…
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Biography should be written by an acute enemy.
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Suspicion is far more to be wrong than right; more often unjust than just. It is no friend to virtue,…
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