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Douglas Bader
7 quotes
“If you had the height, you controlled the battle.”
Douglas Bader (1910–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mackenzie 2008 p. 39.
“If you came out of the sun, the enemy could not see you.”
Douglas Bader (1910–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mackenzie 2008 p. 39.
“If you held your fire until you were very close, you seldom missed.”
Douglas Bader (1910–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Mackenzie 2008 p. 39.
“Don't listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do this or that. That's nonsense. Make up your mind, you'll never use crutches or a stick, then have a go at everything. Go to school, join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible.”
Douglas Bader (1910–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
“Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools.”
Douglas Bader (1910–1982) first seen 1954 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Brickhill 1954, p. 44. Note: (also quoted as "...for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men.") In Reach for the Sky, this quote is attributed to Harry Day, the Royal Flying Corps First World War fighter ace.
“I am not one of those who see war as a cricket match where you first give anything to defeat the opponent and then shake hands”
Douglas Bader (1910–1982) first seen 1981 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Lucas 1981, p. 95.
“If you come out of the sun, the German will never see you coming.”
Douglas Bader (1910–1982) said by 1982 at the latest wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source