David M. Shoup Professions : Commanding officer Born : December 30, 1904 Died : January 13, 1983 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by David M. Shoup The galleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. They make no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are the doers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes no mistakes lacks boldness and the spirit of adventure. He is the one who never tries anything. His is the brake on the wheel of progress. And yet it cannot be truly said he makes no mistakes, because his biggest mistake is the very fact that he tries nothing, does nothing, except criticize those who do things. David M. Shoup fighting mistake adventure Casualties many; Percentage of dead not known; Combat efficiency; we are winning. David M. Shoup marine military winning I believe that if we had would keep our dirty, bloody, dollar-crooked fingers out of the business of these nations so full of depressed, exploited people, they will arrive at a solution of their own. David M. Shoup believe people dirty To lack intelligence is to be in the ring blindfolded. David M. Shoup blindfolded rings Remember, God provides the best camouflage several hours out of every 24. David M. Shoup camouflage remember history
