Quotes
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Jim Quince : Retirement. Don't say you didn't know I was that old.
Wishbone : No, there was one thing that surprised me. I didn't realise you was a Colonel. Well, that fellow out there did call you Colonel, didn't he?
Jim Quince : You trying to insult me, Favor?
Wishbone : Just curious. Why should that insult you?
Jim Quince : It's none of your business.
Wishbone : Didn't mean to offend.
Jim Quince : Don't apologise. Just get out. Go have your drink at the Settlers'. Leave me to mine.
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Jim Quince : Lieutenant, what is the first requirement of an officer?
Lieutenant : I-I-I.
Jim Quince : Command! The ability to take responsibility. Now, in your judgement, is that list correct?
Lieutenant : Yes, sir. It is.
Jim Quince : Then read it in Retreat. If you made a mistake, suffer the consequences. That's why they made you an officer.
Lieutenant : Yes,sir.
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Jim Quince : They're replacing me with a young, green captain up from the ranks.
Calpt. Wayly : Hardly green, sir. I suppose activity at this Fort is diminished somewhat.
Jim Quince : They know how to insult a man.
