Nelson A. Miles Quotes

A Christian people who have for two hundred years kept a race in bondage, deprived of the advantages of civilization and religion, owe them a debt of gratitude which it would seem ungenerous to withhold.

Nelson A. Miles

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: soldier
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: August 8, 1839 - May 15, 1925

Topics

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I am my own biggest fan.

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My education as a filmmaker has been entirely practical. I started working professionally in the film business in 1970, and I've been at it steadily since, and I pay a lot of attention.

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I've traveled the country advocating for the Fair Tax, along with Herman Cain, Neal Boortz, and John Linder.

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I do dream about Afghanistan. I wake up and think I'm still there.

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But on a utilitarian level, I realize that to try to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest number of people, sometimes we have to become salesmen for what we believe, and part of being a salesman is being effective.

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Nowadays, I really like playing in studios.

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