Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington Quotes
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I acknowledge that I should not like to see again such loss as I sustained on
the 23rd September, even if attended by such a gain.
the 23rd September, even if attended by such a gain.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Just to show you how little reliance can be placed even on what are supposed the best accounts of a battle, I mention that there are some circumstances mentioned in General —'s account which did not occur as he relates them. It is impossible to say when each important occurrence took place, or in what order.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Uxbridge: By God, sir, I've lost my leg!
Wellington: By God, sir, so you have!
Wellington: By God, sir, so you have!
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
The history of a battle, is not unlike the history of a ball. Some individuals may recollect all the little events of which the great result is the battle won or lost, but no individual can recollect the order in which, or the exact moment at which, they occurred, which makes all the difference as to their value or importance...
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Trust nothing to the enthusiasm of the people. Give them a strong and a just, and, if possible, a good, government; but, above all, a strong one.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Hard pounding this, gentlemen; let's see who will pound longest.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
We always have been, we are, and I hope that we always shall be, detested in France.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Explaining why he couldn't be considered Irish:
Because a man is born in a stable, that does not make him a horse.Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
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