"Sybil's my wife, and on the first day of October, that's the first time I knew Ross was going to run"
- James Stockdale
About this Quote
This quote by James Stockdale is describing his better half, Sybil, and the day he discovered that Ross Perot was going to run for president. The quote indicates that Sybil was the one who notified him of the news, which it was the first time he had become aware of it. This suggests that Sybil was well-informed and had knowledge of the political circumstance before James did. It also implies that James and Sybil had a close relationship, as she was the one to tell him the news. The quote likewise indicates that James was surprised by the news, as he had actually not heard of it previously. This could suggest that he was not expecting Ross Perot to run for president, or that he was not paying attention to the political scenario. Overall, this quote exposes the close relationship between James and Sybil, and the surprise James felt when he discovered Ross Perot's candidacy.
This quote is written / told by James Stockdale between December 23, 1923 and July 5, 2005. He was a famous Soldier from USA.
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