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There is no security. Only opportunity.
Douglas MacArthur
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Douglas MacArthur
Age: 84 †
Born: 1880
Born: January 26
Died: 1964
Died: April 5
Military Officer
Little Rock
Arkansas
General Douglas MacArthur
General MacArthur
D. MacArthur
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Opportunity
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No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.
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Blank cartridges should never be used against a mob, nor should a volley be fired over the heads of the mob even if there is little danger of hurting persons in the rear. Such things will be regarded as an admission of weakness, or an attempt to bluff, and may do more harm than good.
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The untruthful soldier trifles with the lives of his countrymen and the honor and safety of his country.
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I have one criticism about the Negro troops who fought under my command in the Korean War. They didn't send me enough of them.
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