Ronald Speirs Born : April 20, 1920 Died : April 11, 2007 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Ronald Speirs The only hope you have is to accept the fact that you're already dead. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you'll be able to function as a soldier is supposed to function: without mercy, without compassion, without remorse. All war depends upon it. Ronald Speirs acceptance hope war The only way for a soldier to not be afraid of wars is to accept the fact that he is already dead. Ronald Speirs soldier war facts The only hope you have is to accept the fact that youre already dead. Ronald Speirs accepting facts