John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher quotes - page 2

We are an Island. Every soldier that wants to go anywhere out of England - a sailor has got to carry him there on his back. (John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher)
The humanising of war? You might as well talk about the humanizing of Hell!...... The essence of war is violence! Moderation in war is imbecility!..... View quote
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"Tact" is insulting a man without his knowing it. View quote
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.... Nature is no respecter of birth or money power when she lavishes her mental and physical gifts. We fight God when our Social System dooms the brilliant clever child of a poor man to the same level as his father. View quote
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Even a man's faults may reflect his virtues. View quote
John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

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Born: January 25, 1841
Died: July 10, 1920
Quotes count: 30

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