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Quotes About Command

MacArthur strode before his men, armed only with a riding crop, a cigarette holder clamped jauntily between his teeth, without the slightest suggestion in bearing or movement that he was under fire.
~ Joseph E. Persico
I can't tell you that, sir." The woman's voice had gone from bored-but-friendly to officious-and-stern.
~ Joseph Finder
He is great enough that is his own master.
~ Joseph Hall
Then Bramblestar spoke, his voice quiet, but full of menace. "I am your leader. My word is the code.
~ Erin Hunter
The clamor grew louder and louder until Jayfeather stood up, lashing his tail. "For StarClan's sake, shut up and listen!" he snapped.
~ Erin Hunter
This is what power feels like.
~ Erin Hunter
Thistleclaw practically had to sit on him to stop him.
~ Erin Hunter
Welcome to Crystal Palace," Ray said. "That's the EDA's code name for this place." "Why?" I asked. He shook his head. "Because it's easier to say than 'Earth Defense Alliance Strategic Command Post Number Fourteen,' " he said. "Sounds cooler, too.
~ Ernest Cline
Thar is two things that every national crisis is bound to show up: first, a lot o' dum fools in command; second, lot o great commanders in the ranks. An' fortunately before the crisis is over the hull thing is sure set right, and the men is where they oughter be.
~ Ernest Thompson Seton
For this reason I consider that troops composed of boys of twenty, under experienced leadership, are the most formidable.
~ Ernst Junger
The word is both king and conjurer.
~ Ernst Junger
Turn it," Thomas said, without smiling. "Play it again.
~ Esi Edugyan
There is much written today about Command Performances. Well, my mother made three--all in my grandmother's house in Philadelphia, and their names were Lionel, Ethel and John.
~ Ethel Barrymore
He tells the sun, 'Don't shine,' and it doesn't; he pulls the blinds on the stars.
~ Eugene H. Peterson
God uses language to create and command us.
~ Eugene H. Peterson
Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples — when they see the love you have for each other.
~ Eugene H. Peterson
I'm in charge of all this—I run this universe!
~ Eugene H. Peterson
Dear is your heart and close your hand, I relinquish all to love's dysmorphic command.
~ Isabel Yosito
If you have to remind people you're the boss, I don't think you're going to be a very effective leader.
~ Paul DePodesta
I like being in charge of the remote control.
~ Cilla Black
If I want to go to a dance club, I have to rent out the whole club.
~ Bob Sapp
An order to fire on people that do not fire on you is a completely illegal order.
~ Ami Ayalon
Come here immediately and see if you can find the murderer of the President.
~ Edwin M. Stanton
I'm indeed excited to be termed as a hero who can command commercial respect in two languages at the same time.
~ Vijay Antony