Admiral Quote by William Cowper Download Open image “Admirals extolled for standing still, or doing nothing with a deal of skill.” — William Cowper ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.9 out of 5 (9 ratings) Copy quoteShare Admiral Deals Doing nothing Skills Standing Standing still Stills Total war War
I actually understand what a Marine on the ground goes through. I've seen generals and admirals struggle with different situations. — Todd Young Copy Share Image
But in this country it is necessary, now and then, to put one admiral to death in order to inspire the others to fight. — Voltaire Copy Share Image
Admiral. That part of a warship which does the talking while the figurehead does the thinking. — Ambrose Bierce Copy Share Image
In this country it is a good thing to kill an admiral from time to time to encourage the others. — Voltaire Copy Share Image
In this country we find it pays to shoot an admiral from time to time to encourage the others. — Voltaire Copy Share Image
The surer of himself an admiral is, the finer the tactical development of his fleet, the better his captains, the more reluctant must he… — Alfred Thayer Mahan Copy Share Image
It is observed at sea that men are never so much disposed to grumble and mutiny as when least employed. Hence an old captain,… — Samuel Smiles Copy Share Image
“Fisher said, “to be a good admiral, a man does not need to be a good sailor. That’s a common mistake. He needs good… — Gilbert Andrew Hugh Gordon Copy Share Image
The admiral, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may… — William Falconer Copy Share Image
“THE SEVEN TRAITS OF ELITE CAPTAINS 1. Extreme doggedness and focus in competition. 2. Aggressive play that tests the limits of the rules. 3.… — Sam Walker Copy Share Image
To be captain is an extended duty that you have to be ready to do properly. — Leah Williamson Copy Share Image
And hast thou sworn on every slight pretence, Till perjuries are common as bad pence, While thousands, careless of the damning sin, Kiss the… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
No wild enthusiast could rest, till half the world like him was possessed. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
Thus happiness depends, as nature shows, less on exterior things than most suppose. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
Stamps God's own name upon a lie just made, To turn a penny in the way of trade. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
But oars alone can ne'er prevail To reach the distant coast; The breath of Heaven must swell the sail, Or all the toil is… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
But conversation, choose what theme we may, And chiefly when religion leads the way, Should flow, like waters after summer show'rs, Not as if… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
“When we don't pray, we quit the fight. Prayer keeps the Christian's armor bright. And Satan trembles when he sees. The weakest saint upon… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
But animated nature sweeter still, to soothe and satisfy the human ear. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
A fretful temper will divide the closest knot that may be tied, by ceaseless sharp corrosion; a temper passionate and fierce may suddenly your… — William Cowper Copy Share Image
We had generals who were admirals and admirals who wanted to be generals. Generals acting as admirals are bad enough, but it was the… — Holland Smith Copy Share Image
I do want to say that I was just endorsed - and more are coming next week - it will be over 200 admirals,… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
"Thanks be to God," says the Admiral, "the air is soft as in April in Seville, and it is a pleasure to be in… — Christopher Columbus Copy Share Image
But in this country it is necessary, now and then, to put one admiral to death in order to inspire the others to fight. — Voltaire Copy Share Image
As president, I wouldn't be making the day-to-day combat decisions. The job of the commander-in-chief is to lay the objective out and then you… — Ted Cruz Copy Share Image
The Admiral says that he never beheld so fair a thing: trees all along the river, beautiful and green, and different from ours, with… — Christopher Columbus Copy Share Image
"Of this voyage, I observe," says the Admiral, "that it has miraculously been shown, as may be understood by this writing, by the many… — Christopher Columbus Copy Share Image
There aren't any great men. There are just great challenges that ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet. — William Halsey Copy Share Image
Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue. — Chester W. Nimitz Copy Share Image
Ford used to come to work in a big car with two Admiral's flags, on each side of the car. His assistant would be… — Richard Widmark Copy Share Image
I call my dad 'Admiral Ass Hat,' he doesn't really think it's funny. — Jay Crownover Copy Share Image
This is Leo. I'm the... What's my title? Am I like, admiral, or captain, or..." "Repair boy." "Very funny, Piper. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
