Famous quotes containing the words finnish, military and/or commander:
“A conversation in English in Finnish and in French can not be held at the same time nor with indifference ever or after a time.”
—Gertrude Stein (1874–1946)
“In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons.”
—Mary McCarthy (1912–1989)
“A commander in the field must sometimes go against the king’s orders.”
—Chinese proverb.