My parents were very pleased that I was in the army. The fact that I hated it somehow pleased them even more. (Dame Edna)
Army Quotes
With deep regret, I have concluded that general of the Army, Douglas MacArthur is unable to give his wholehearted support to the policies of the United States Government and of the United Nations in matters pertaining to his official duties. (In a public statement relieving General MacArthur of his command in the Far East, April […]
Keeping an army in America has been nothing but a public nuisance.
Discipline in an army is like the laws in civil society. There can be no liberty in a commonwealth where the laws are not revered, and most sacredly observed, nor can there be happiness or safety in an army for a single hour where the discipline is not observed.
I do not fear an army of lions, if they are led by a lamb. I do fear an army of sheep, if they are led by a lion.
I make all my decisions on intuition. I throw a spear into the darkness. That is intuition. Then I must send an army into the darkness to find the spear. That is intellect.
Rear, n. In American military matters, that exposed part of the army that is nearest to Congress.
