Evelyn Waugh - War Quotes

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Remember that the Patriots are in the right and are going to win…But they must win quickly. The British public has no interest in a war that drags on indecisively. A few sharp victories, some conspicuous acts of personal bravery on the Patriot side and a colourful entry into the capital. That is The Beast Policy for the war.

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"What war?" said the Prime Minister sharply. "No one has said anything to me about a war. I really think I should have been told. I'll be damned," he said defiantly, "if they shall have a war without consulting me. What's a cabinet for, if there's not more mutual confidence than that? What do they want a war for, anyway?"

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He had no strength for any other war than his own solitary struggle to keep alive.

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My theme is memory, that winged host that soared about me one grey morning of war-time.

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