Memorable Quotes from Harry Hayden
4 quotesThe Meaning of Medals in Valor
Judge Dennis
Where are the medals?
[notices that Woodrow is in civilian clothes]
Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith
Oh, oh, the medals. Well, I just wore those to get off the train. I suppose I shouldn't have.
Doc Bissell
What do you mean you shouldn't have? If all good men wore medals it wouldn't be so hard to tell the good from the bad.
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Civilian Importance in Wartime Perspectives
Judge Dennis
Why don't they leave you here where we need you?
Libby
That's right.
Doc Bissell
That's one of the weaknesses of the military viewpoint: doesn't always recognize the importance of civilians in wartime.
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The Nature of Desire in Politics
Doc Bissell
Politics is a very peculiar thing, Woodrow. If they want you, they want you. They don't need reasons anymore... they find their own reasons. It's just like when a girl wants a man.
[explaining to Woodrow that the town still wants him to run for mayor]
Libby
That's right. You don't need reasons. Although they're probably there.
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Concise Communication in Political Discussions
Town Councilman
Let's get down to business. The trouble with our party is everybody talks too long all the time.
Doc Bissell
That's the trouble with all parties.
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