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Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will
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"Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be"

- Douglas MacArthur

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This quote by Douglas MacArthur speaks with the value of supporting one's duty, honor, and nation. Duty is the responsibility to meet one's obligations, Honor is the regard and adoration one earns from others, and Country is the country one calls home. MacArthur is recommending that these 3 words need to be held in high regard and needs to be the assisting concepts of one's life. He is motivating people to strive to be the best variation of themselves, to be respectable and to be faithful to their nation. He is suggesting that by measuring up to these three hallowed words, one can achieve success and make a favorable influence on the world. Eventually, MacArthur is stressing the value of living a life of integrity and service to one's nation.

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Douglas MacArthur This quote is written / told by Douglas MacArthur between January 26, 1880 and April 5, 1964. He was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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