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Maynard Owen Williams Quotes

1888–1963 United States

Maynard Owen Williams (September 12, 1888 – June 1963) became the first National Geographic foreign correspondent in 1919.

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There is drama in the very air of the place, and I want to be there recording it for the Geographic.

At the Tomb of Tutankhamen (1923)

Never grieve for me if it is my good fortune to die with my boots on. That's what I most hope for.

The uniform of polish uhlan makes even the youngest, inexperienced boy looks like he's made from steel.

It is costing much money here, a thing I regret. But you will get your money's worth. My legs curse you. But my heart says 'Thank you'.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Maynard Owen Williams (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.