Sir Gilbert Elliot

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    he might have been a Roosian,
    A French, or Turk, or Proosian,
    Or perhaps Itali-an!
    But in spite of all temptations,
    To belong to other nations,
    He remains an Englishman!
    —Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)

    The surprise is half the battle. Many things are half the battle, losing is half the battle. Let’s think about what’s the whole battle.
    David Mamet, U.S. screenwriter, and Brian DePalma. Elliot Ness (Kevin Costner)