Quotes Usmc
501 Copy quote A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent. Krulak, USMC (CMC); 5 May 1997 “The Marine Corps is the military arm of the Navy.” Archibald Henderson, 1834 'This will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave' Elmer Davis (1890-1958) 'The Marine Corps has just been called by the New York Times, 'The elite of this country.'
Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old marines quotes, marines sayings, and marines proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.
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The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one's country
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Your soul may belong to Jesus, but your ass belongs to the marines.
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Old breed? New breed? There's not a damn bit of difference so long as it's the Marine breed
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Look, many of us here are regular marines... I will die as a marine because that is my dream.
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It was my duty to shoot the enemy, and I don't regret it. My regrets are for the people I couldn't save: Marines, soldiers, buddies. I'm not naive, and I don't romanticize war. The worst moments of my life have come as a SEAL. But I can stand before God with a clear conscience about doing my job.
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If you're coming from America to Iraq, then how are you supposed to be objective? I mean, you could pay lip service to being objective, but how are you going to objective when you're embedded with the Marines? The Marines are saving your life every day and they're protecting you.
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There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and the enemy. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion.
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I come in peace, I didn't bring artillery. But I am pleading with you with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all.
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Being ready is not what matters. What matters is winning after you get there.
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Marines die, that's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means YOU will live forever.
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The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle
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The MARINES have landed and have the situation well in hand
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People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
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A ship without MARINES is like a garment without buttons.
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Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat
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A Marine should be sworn to the patient endurance of hardships, like the ancient knights; and it is not the least of these necessary hardships to have to serve with sailors.
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The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps.
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I am convinced that there is no smarter, handier, or more adaptable body of troops in the world.
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Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean. They're aggressive on the attack and tenacious on defense. They've got really short hair and they always go for the throat.
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For over 221 years our Corps has done two things for this great Nation. We make Marines, and we win battles.
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The Marines have landed, and the situation is well in hand.
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In space, no one can hear you scream-unless it's the battle cry of the United States Marines!
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If our country continues to provide us with great young Marines like that, we can go anywhere and do anything that this nation asks.
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They had to make alot of decision's in those six seconds and one of them was to die. They wouldn't have stood there and done what they did unless they were Marines right down to their DNA.
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Even by the standards expected of Marine grunts their bravery was exceptional.
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When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.
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Inspirational Quotes Usmc
Men do not fight for flag or country, for the Marine Corps or glory or any other abstraction. They fight for one another. And if you came through this ordeal, you would age with dignity.
Leadership Quotes Usmc
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Marine Corps Motivational Quotes
It is courage, courage, courage, that raises the blood of life to crimson splendor. Live bravely and present a brave front to adversity.