Marine Archives - Quote of the day

Richard Harding Davis

The Marines have landed and the situation is well in hand.

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Marine

I still need Marines who can shoot and salute. But I need Marines who can fix jet engines and man sophisticated radar sets, as well.

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Marine

Being ready is not what matters. What matters is winning after you get there.

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James L. Jones

We are United States Marines, and for two and a quarter centuries we have defined the standards of courage, esprit, and military prowess.

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John J. Pershing

The deadliest weapon in the world is a MARINE and his rifle!

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Charles C. Krulak

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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Chesty Puller

They’re on our right, they’re on our left, they’re in front of us, they’re behind us; they can’t get away from us this time.

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Douglas MacArthur

I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world!

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Eleanor Roosevelt

The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!

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