Famous quote by Ernest Borgnine

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The Navy has changed a great deal. Not that the officers of my day were bad, because I served under a lot of good office
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"The Navy has changed a great deal. Not that the officers of my day were bad, because I served under a lot of good officers, believe me. But there were a few bad ones, too"

- Ernest Borgnine

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Ernest Borgnine's quote speaks to the advancement of the Navy in time. He acknowledges that the officers he served with were mostly excellent, however acknowledges that there were a couple of bad ones also. This suggests that the Navy has enhanced in terms of the quality of its officers, likely due to much better training and selection procedures. It likewise suggests that the Navy has actually ended up being more expert and disciplined, as bad officers would not be tolerated in the contemporary Navy. This quote is a testimony to the development the Navy has actually made over the years, and the devotion of its officers to serve their country with honor and integrity.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ernest Borgnine somewhere between January 24, 1917 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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