Fought Quotes

War is usually fought over diminishing resources, particulary those that we perceive to be extremely valuable.

I grew up with a deep belief that wherever our troops fought, they were on the side of the angels.

The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.

The battle of the euro is being fought right now in Spain and Italy. The future of the euro is at stake in the next weeks.

Obviously all of us have thought about Vietnam, particularly in my generation in Australia that were part of conscription and fought there. Our friends came back, forever changed. So there were a lot of questions.

Our mothers' generation fought so hard to change things and we're the first generation to benefit. And now you get girls in their twenties who say they're not feminists.

Artie travels all the time. The rehearsals were just miserable. Artie and I fought all the time. He didn't want to do the show with my band; he just wanted me on acoustic guitar.

Life has a certain flavor for those who have fought and risked all that the sheltered and protected can never experience.

Mr. Reagan spent World War II, the global conflict fought and won by his generation, making training films in Hollywood.

You ask me if I will not be glad when the last battle is fought, so far as the country is concerned I, of course, must wish for peace, and will be glad when the war is ended, but if I answer for myself alone, I must say that I shall regret to see the war end.

Wars generally do not resolve the problems for which they are fought and therefore... prove ultimately futile.

Organizations like the ACLU fought and won the good fight back in the 1960's, but it's clear that nowadays they've run out of useful things to do since they now spend most of their time defending the scum of the Earth from getting what they rightly deserve.

Whenever in future wars the battle is fought, armored troops will play the decisive role.

No two wars are ever the same. Some are just, some are unjust, but the basic commonality shared between them all is that young men and women heeded a call to service, overcame their fear, and fought for their side.

You don't always win your battles, but it's good to know you fought.

When the armistice was declared American forces had fought their way to Sedan.

The ideals and principles for which Dr King fought have never been forgotten and are as relevant today as they were 40 years ago.

Some of the greatest battles will be fought within the silent chambers of your own soul.

I started off as a model and struggled for some time until I got a break as an actress. I was too stubborn to let go and was sure I was in the right place at the right time. I just fought and I think that's how I am where I am today.

I just hate the idea of being well known. I know that is almost impossible if you're an actor who has done okay, but I've always fought against it.

I love Ruth Brown, not just her singing, but Ruth Brown has more girl power than anyone, because she fought hard against people who ripped her off and then helped other artists through the Rhythm and Blues Foundation.

The issue which has swept down the centuries and which will have to be fought sooner or later is the people versus the banks.

During my six years with them Dr Garnet Davey (subsequently Research Director) constantly supported me and, I have no doubt, fought many battles on my behalf to keep the initially controversial programme going.

I have all my life fought against prejudice, having been subjected to it myself.

In my world, history comes down to language and art. No one cares much about what battles were fought, who won them and who lost them - unless there is a painting, a play, a song or a poem that speaks of the event.

The sanctity of our battlefields, monuments, and veterans institutions is of utmost importance to preserve military history and pay respect to those who fought.

Why something in the public interest such as television news can be fought over, like a chain of hamburger stands, eludes me.

Some campaigns are not worth waging if you can't win; others have to be fought on grounds of principle regardless of the chances for success.

The great Chinese classics have always said that it's better not to fight; that the clever man achieves his ends without violence; that a battle delayed is better than a battle fought.

We got ratings. It isn't that they won't quarrel with you, or say you're always right. But as long as you stay strong and the ratings are good and you're reasonable - I don't think we fought unreasonably. We basically won that right.