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— John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

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The Essence of War is Violence. Moderation in War is Imbecility.

Records (1919)

"Tact" is insulting a man without his knowing it.

Memories (1919)

The best scale for an experiment is 12 inches to the foot.

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As age increases, audacity leaks out and caution comes in.

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Even a man's faults may reflect his virtues.

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