10 Quotes by Harold Russell

The issue is whether the ultimate civil authority of the United States can tolerate actions in contempt of constitutional lines of authority. Any lessening of civil power over military power must inevitably lead away from democracy.

My life is a series of things that just happen.

The hooks didn't roll out any more sevens than my hands did before them.

I'm the last guy left. That's what happens when you live to 84.

I got my award for special contributions, and I'm hanging around backstage. I found out, months later, that when I was nominated for Supporting Actor, they figured I didn't have a chance, the other guys had too much background. When they got to Supporting Actor, they practically threw me out on the stage.

My problem was to make the people I met feel at ease. I just acted myself and didn't sulk in corners hiding the hooks.

They want you to come eat a pizza,

To tell the truth, fishermen remain always boys as far as their amusement goes.

... the human soul, beaten down, overwhelmed, faced by complete failure and ruin, can still rise up against unbearable odds and triumph.