©2010, greethan Quotes, LLC. A military man can scarcely pride himself on having smitten a sleeping enemy; it is more a matter of shame, simply, for the one smitten. 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. Of the Marines on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue. The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep. I
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