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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

[Milton] calls the university "A stony-hearted step-mother."

The hardest thing for me is planning ahead. My mom was brilliant at it.

David Cameron's message of change, optimism and hope is in tune with what Britain wants today

Writing at least is a silent meditation even though you’re going a hundred miles an hour.

Knowledge comes by taking things apart, analysis. But wisdom comes by putting things together.

I'm Mickey Mouse. They don't know who's inside the suit.

The Venus transit is not a spectacle the way a total solar eclipse is a spectacle.

The one who is good, is free even being a slave; the one who is bad remains a slave even being a king.

I don't make movies with the idea that people are going to walk out of them feeling comfortable or better about themselves or more secure in their own biases or opinions.