Lying increases the creative faculties, expands the ego, and lessens the frictions of social contacts.
Clare Boothe LuceRead
Since the birth of our nation, the steady performance of the Marine Corps in fighting America's battles has made it the very symbol of military excellence. The Corps has come to be recognized worldwide as an elite force of fighting men, renowned for their physical endurance, for their high level of obedience, and for the fierce pride they take, as individuals, in the capacity for self discipline.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the Marine Corps as a symbol of military excellence and the qualities that define its members.
Clare Boothe Luce's quote highlights the Marine Corps as an embodiment of military excellence in the history of the United States. It underscores the key attributes of Marines: their physical endurance, obedience, and individual pride in self-discipline, which have earned them recognition as an elite fighting force not only in America but around the world.
Themes
MilitaryExcellenceCourageDisciplineEndurance
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a commencement speech to inspire graduates to embody the qualities of discipline and endurance in their careers.
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