A clock struck out the hour of twelve, and the bird in the hedgerow was still singing as we marched out to the roadway, and followed our merry pipers home to town.

Few men could explain why they enlisted, and if they attempted they might only prove that they had done as a politician said the electorate does, the right thing from the wrong motive.

I am one of the million or more male residents of the United Kingdom, who a year ago had no special yearning towards military life, but who joined the army after war was declared.

There comes a moment on a journey when something sweet, something irresistible and charming as wine raised to thirsty lips, wells up in the traveller's being.

Even the distribution of rations leaves much to be desired; the fatigue party, well-intentioned and sympathetic though it be, often finds itself short of provisions.

The soldiers' last meal is generally served out about five o'clock in the afternoon, sometimes earlier; and a stretch of fourteen hours intervenes between then and breakfast.

To the soldier, luck is merely another word for skill.

Every battalion has its marching songs.

Divisional exercise is a great game of make-believe.

Do you use 'True Will' as an excuse to do nothing?Have you declared yourself enlightened?Damn your weak philosophies

There's nobody in the business strong enough to scare me.

I have had cardiomyopathy, which is a non-coronary condition and is in no way related to diet.

I'm a bass player from way back and Paul is a guitar player and we've been in many bands.

The root of a nation's misfortunes has to be sought in the moral failings of the government.

It wasn't going to be our day on the night.

Mankind have love, animals have affection. The harmonious and beautiful world is revealed.

Reform is a process, and not an event.

We should always remember that sensitiveness and emotion constitute the real content of a work of art

Computers are everywhere and you can't even begin to function with a computer unless you have comprehension and an understanding of the English language.