Defensive strategy never has produced ultimate victory.
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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Douglas MacArthurDouglas MacArthur He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.
Douglas MacArthurDouglas MacArthur It is my earnest hope, and indeed the hope of all mankind, that from this solemn occasion a better world shall emerge out of the blood and carnage of the past…
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