War is a lot of things and it's useless to pretend that exciting isn't one of them. (pg. 144)

War is life multiplied by some number that no one has ever heard of.

The army consists of the first infantry division and eight million replacements.

...much of modern military tactics is geared toward maneuvering the enemy into a position where they can essentially be massacred from safety. (pg. 140)

If all work and no play makes you dull, Then you're on the wrong job.

I am graceful, joyful and wonderful.

Even if no salvation should come, I want to be worthy of it at every moment.

A panic attack is pathological exaggeration of the body’s normal response to fear, stress or excitement.

I'm a firm believer in learning by heart.

Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import capacity.

I don't think I can remember a moment in my life where people didn't discuss politics. People discuss politics at the table.

Unshined shoes are the end of civilization.

Headlines don't sell papes. Newsies sell papes.

Time never bears such moments on his wing as when he flies too swiftly to be marked.