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Date Posted: Mon, July 11 2022, 20:26:07
Author: CindyG
Subject: QOTD for Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The following quote is from Seven Stones to Stand or Fall by Diana Gabaldon, “The Custom of the Army.” Copyright © 2017 by Diana Gabaldon, all rights reserved.

“‘Someone has to keep order, John. Soldiers fight for all kinds of reasons, most of them ignoble. You and your brother, though—‘ He broke off, shaking his head. Grey saw that his hair was streaked with gray, though he knew Carruthers was no older than himself.
‘The world is chaos and death and destruction. But people like you—you don’t stand for that. If there is any order in the world, any peace—it’s because of you, John, and those very few like you.’”

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[> We need that now. If you don’t mind I’ll get on my soapbox for a minute. Modern electronics have basically erased any privacy. I don’t think there is anyone alive who hasn’t done SOMETHING they regret. Someone running for office today knows the scrutiny their family will suffer and chooses not to bring that on. How many good leaders are we missing? Until recently John wouldn’t have been allowed to use that gift today. -- Kathy in PA, Tue, July 12 2022, 3:24:34


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[> [> You make excellent points, Kathy in PA. And this quote very much sums up the Grey men. They have honor and feel duty bound to take action for the greater good, not for self interest or gain. -- DianaH, Tue, July 12 2022, 9:21:26


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