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A smart man only believes half of what he hears, a wise man knows which half.
Jeff Cooper
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Jeff Cooper
Age: 86 †
Born: 1920
Born: May 10
Died: 2006
Died: September 25
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According to Herodotus, the ancient Persians felt that what was necessary in the background of a young man entering adulthood was his ability to ride, shoot straight, and speak the truth. Perhaps we should now grant our college degrees to young men who measure up to that standard.
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Aggressiveness carries with it an incalculable moral edge in any combat, offensive or defensive.
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Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight.
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The rifle itself has no moral stature, since it has no will of its own. Naturally, it may be used by evil men for evil purposes, but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda, they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles.
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The best personal defense is an explosive counterattack.
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The perfect fight is one that is over before the loser really understands what is going on. The perfect defense is a counterattack that succeeds before the assailant discovers that he has bitten off more than he can chew.
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It`s human nature to be optimistic. Any fool can enter a market, it takes talent to exit consistently and profitably.
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Anyone who willfully and maliciously attacks another without sufficient cause jeopardize the lives of others.
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In all history the only bright rays cutting the gloom of oppression have come from men who would rather get hurt than give in.
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When under attack, it is necessary to evaluate the situation and to decide instantly upon a proper course of action, to be carried out immediately with all the force you can bring to bear. He who hesitates is indeed lost. Do not soliloquize. Do not delay. Be decisive.
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The essential thing is to bear always in mind that trouble can appear at any time. Be aware.Be ready.Be alert.
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The criminal does not expect his prey to fight back. May he never choose you, but, if he does, surprise him.
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I think the works of W.D. Gann and Robert Prechter have inspired me more than anyone else. It was from their writings that I discovered cycles, patterns, and psychology dominate the market, and that the news breaks with the cycles, not the other way around.
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An armed man, especially if he is armed with a firearm, is dangerous as long as he is conscious. Take no chances. Put him out.
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By doing what our assailant least expects us to do, we may throw him completely off. ... what he usually least suspects is instant, violent counterattack, so the principle of aggressiveness is closely tied to threat of surprise.
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A fine marksman is with a second rate rifle is far more effective than the reverse.
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Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands.
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An unarmed man can only flee from evil, and evil is not overcome by fleeing from it.
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Not to our surprise, we discover that gun crime in Britain is up 10.9 percent since the disarmament of the private citizen.
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