Famous quote by Wilfred Owen

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If I have got to be a soldier, I must be a good one, anything else is unthinkable
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"If I have got to be a soldier, I must be a good one, anything else is unthinkable"

- Wilfred Owen

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This quote by Wilfred Owen talks to the inner voice and duty that soldiers feel when they are called to serve. It conveys the concept that if one is going to be a soldier, they should do their finest to be an excellent one. This implies that anything less than their best effort is undesirable and should not be considered. This quote reflects the dedication and commitment that soldiers have to their country and to their fellow soldiers. It also speaks with the idea that soldiers must be willing to make sacrifices and put their own lives at threat in order to protect their nation and its citizens. This quote is a pointer of the nerve and bravery that soldiers need to possess in order to serve their country. It is a tip that soldiers need to want to put their own lives on the line in order to safeguard the flexibility and security of others.

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Wilfred Owen This quote is written / told by Wilfred Owen between March 18, 1893 and November 4, 1918. He was a famous Soldier from England. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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