Facts about Patrick MacGill

Occup.Journalist
FromIreland
Died1960

Summary

Patrick MacGill was a famous Journalist from Ireland.

Our collection contains 11 quotes who is written / told by Patrick.

11 Famous quotes by Patrick MacGill

Small: The soldiers last meal is generally served out about five oclock in the afternoon, sometimes earlier an
"The soldiers' last meal is generally served out about five o'clock in the afternoon, sometimes earlier; and a stretch of fourteen hours intervenes between then and breakfast"
Small: Even the distribution of rations leaves much to be desired the fatigue party, well-intentioned and symp
"Even the distribution of rations leaves much to be desired; the fatigue party, well-intentioned and sympathetic though it be, often finds itself short of provisions"
Small: I am one of the million or more male residents of the United Kingdom, who a year ago had no special yea
"I am one of the million or more male residents of the United Kingdom, who a year ago had no special yearning towards military life, but who joined the army after war was declared"
Small: A clock struck out the hour of twelve, and the bird in the hedgerow was still singing as we marched out
"A clock struck out the hour of twelve, and the bird in the hedgerow was still singing as we marched out to the roadway, and followed our merry pipers home to town"
Small: There comes a moment on a journey when something sweet, something irresistible and charming as wine rai
"There comes a moment on a journey when something sweet, something irresistible and charming as wine raised to thirsty lips, wells up in the traveller's being"
Small: Save for minor ailments and accident, my battalion is practically immune from sickness colds come and g
"Save for minor ailments and accident, my battalion is practically immune from sickness; colds come and go as a matter of course, sprains and cuts claim momentary attention, but otherwise the health of the battalion is perfect"
Small: Divisional exercise is a great game of make-believe
"Divisional exercise is a great game of make-believe"
Small: To the soldier, luck is merely another word for skill
"To the soldier, luck is merely another word for skill"
Small: Marching thus at night, a battalion is doubly impressive. The silent monster is full of restrained powe
"Marching thus at night, a battalion is doubly impressive. The silent monster is full of restrained power; resolute in its onward sweep, impervious to danger, it looks a menacing engine of destruction, steady to its goal, and certain of its mission"
Small: Few men could explain why they enlisted, and if they attempted they might only prove that they had done
"Few men could explain why they enlisted, and if they attempted they might only prove that they had done as a politician said the electorate does, the right thing from the wrong motive"
Small: Every battalion has its marching songs
"Every battalion has its marching songs"