Memorable Quotes from Stephen McNally
5 quotesStriving for Improvement Amidst Imperfection
J.P. Norton
With those men, we can never achieve perfection.
Dan Madison
Oh, yes we can. We're getting better all the time. We won't make the same mistakes twice.
J.P. Norton
I hope not.
Dan Madison
Look, Mr. Norton, why are you doing this work?
J.P. Norton
Why? Why? To serve my country.
Dan Madison
Well, that's their idea too.
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Mobilizing for the Home Front Effort
Dan Madison
Look, fellas, Uncle Sam wants everybody. There's plenty to be done right here in the home front. Why, I have a job for you. Here, take some of these posters.
Stanley
Where?
Dan Madison
Everywhere! We're having a big meeting tonight in the high school gym.
Oliver
What for?
Dan Madison
The war effort!
Oliver
That's right! There's a job to be done - right here at home!
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Decision to Discontinue Equipment Use
Dan Madison
Boys, I hate to do this; but, I'll have to ask you to turn in your equipment.
Oliver
Now, Mr. Madison, surely you don't believe we were drunk last night?
Dan Madison
I'm sorry. The decision has been made. It's for the good of the service.
Stanley
You mean, they're better without us?
J.P. Norton
You men have caused nothing but trouble. First, you wrecked the gymnasium. Then you wrecked me. And now, drunk.
Stanley
Well, you know best. When we couldn't get in the Army or the Navy, Mr. Madison told us that we could do this kind of work and - it made us happy. We tried hard. But, I guess we're not smart like other people. But, if we can do something for our country, by not doing this work, we'll do that too. We'll do anything that Uncle Sam wants us to do. Won't we Ollie?
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Addressing Misfits in Challenging Situations
J.P. Norton
Madison, you've got to get rid of those misfits!
Dan Madison
I just talked to them, Mr. Norton. They're awfully broken up about this. I'm sure it was an accident.
J.P. Norton
They are both accidents!
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Pain and Endurance in Ancient Rome
Count Karl von Bruno
Doctor, you're an expert on medical science. Isn't it true that the Ancient Romans were pain worshippers?
Dr. Meissen
Oh, yes, Herr Count. They even held endurance contests. It was a mark of distinction to suffer in silence.
Count Steiken
Ah, naaah! Oh, no!
[Being treated for an arm wound by Dr. Meissen]
Count Karl von Bruno
Do you hear that, Steiken?
Count Steiken
Aaah, ah, ah! I'm not an Ancient Roman!
[Screaming]
Servant
Herr Count, Mr. Beckett is here.
Count Karl von Bruno
Well, bring him in for this should amuse him too.
Count Steiken
Ooohh! - You idiot! You call yourself a doctor?
[to Dr. Meissen]
Count Karl von Bruno
And you? You call yourself a man?
[Sadistically twisting Steiken's arm]
Count Steiken
Aaaahh!
[In pain]
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