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In order to drill into young men the need to stay alert and stay alive, I used to punish offenders with my fists, boots
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"In order to drill into young men the need to stay alert and stay alive, I used to punish offenders with my fists, boots and rifle butt, and with stockade time"

- David Hackworth

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Hackworth between November 11, 1930 and May 4, 2005. He/she was a famous Soldier from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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