Ability Quote by Thornton Wilder Download Open image “I rose by sheer military ability to the rank of corporal.” — Thornton Wilder ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Ability Military Rose Sheer Soldier
I may have made my reputation as a general in the Army and I'm very proud of that. But I've always felt that I… — Norman Schwarzkopf Copy Share Image
I am a retired United States Marine Corporal and I started out in 2nd Battalion Night Marines on my deployment and I finished my… — Kyle Carpenter Copy Share Image
As a former Captain in the Army National Guard, I trained hundreds of soldiers to lead troops into combat. — Jason Kander Copy Share Image
I commanded an Army unit, and I placed the highest priority on a commander's authority to lead, manage, and discipline the men and women… — Tammy Duckworth Copy Share Image
I served in all commissioned ranks from second lieutenant to major general. And during that period, I spent most of my time being a… — Smedley Butler Copy Share Image
My own military background is wholly un-distinguished. I was a sergeant. — W. E. B. Griffin Copy Share Image
I served in all commissioned ranks from a second Lieutenant to a Major General. And during that time, I spent most of my time… — Smedley Butler Copy Share Image
I spent thirty-three years and four months in active military service as a member of this country's most agile military force, the Marine Corps.… — Smedley Butler Copy Share Image
In high school, I enlisted in the Army and served in the 25th Infantry Division. — Michael Caputo Copy Share Image
“He respected the slight nervous shadow that crossed her face when he came too near her. But there arose out of this denial itself… — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home. — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
“Simon Stimson: "...That's what it was to be alive. To move about in a cloud of ignorance; to go up and down trampling on… — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
“Love as education is one of the great powers of the world, but it hangs in a delicate suspension; it achieves its harmony as… — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
Many great writers have been extraordinarily awkward in daily exchange, but the greatest give the impression that their style was nursed by the closest… — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
A man looks pretty small at a wedding, George. All those good women standing shoulder to shoulder, making sure that the knot's tied in… — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
The knowledge that she would never be loved in return acted upon her ideas as a tide acts upon cliffs. — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
“But while they continued staring into one another’s face waiting for the miracle of science the pain grew worse.” — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
I am convinced that, except in a few extraordinary cases, one form or another of an unhappy childhood is essential to the formation of… — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
Many who have spent a lifetime in it can tell us less of love than the child that lost a dog yesterday. — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
“Cesar is not a philosophical man. His life has been one long flight from reflection. At least he is clever enough not to expose… — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
Every person who has ever lived has lived an unbroken succession of unique occasions. — Thornton Wilder Copy Share Image
I don't think there's a direct correlation between my sexuality and my skiing ability. But I think because I was so concerned about it… — Gus Kenworthy Copy Share Image
“the importance of ability. The things that make a great job great, I discovered, are rare and valuable. If you want them in your… — Cal Newport Copy Share Image
Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things. — Fergus Henderson Copy Share Image
The ability of the gospel to unite us on common strengths and common truths is one of the great miracles . . . of the gospel. — Jeffrey R. Holland Copy Share Image
Maybe law enforcement would like the ability to turn on the camera on your Mac. — Tim Cook Copy Share Image
I've seen guys come along with more ability - they've been faster or bigger or stronger - but they never worked hard to develop… — Steve Largent Copy Share Image
The youth of India has the strength to move the entire World with a click of a mouse, we have generated that ability! — Narendra Modi Copy Share Image
Time hath not yet so dried this blood of mine, Nor age so eat up my invention, Nor fortune made such havoc of my… — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
An absolutely necessary part of a writer's equipment, almost as necessary as talent, is the ability to stand up under punishment, both the punishment… — Irwin Shaw Copy Share Image
I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness. — Denzel Washington Copy Share Image
Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Take what I cannot give: my heart, body, thoughts, time, abilities, money, health, strength,… — Elizabeth Prentiss Copy Share Image
