Army Quote by John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
“I have not time to say any more, but to beg you will give my duty to the Queen, and let her know her army has had a glorious victory. MonsieurTallard and two other generals are in my coach, and I am following the rest.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Report to Queen Anne, 1705
The speaker urges the queen to acknowledge a recent military victory and to assign the speaker the duty of delivering the news.
In simple terms: He asks the queen to recognize a victory and give him the task of reporting it.
Key Takeaway
Seek official recognition for achievements.
Themes
military
politics
communication
Mood
formal
strategic
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- court briefing
- military dispatch
- public proclamation
- historical record
Key Concepts
Leadership
duty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does official acknowledgment shape morale?
- What are the risks of attributing glory to a single source?
A Different Perspective
Political motives may color the portrayal of events.
![“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)
