General Joseph W. Stilwell Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"Illegitimati non carborundum.
(Don't let the bastards grind you down.)"

by:	General Joseph W. Stilwell (1883-1946) US General in Asia during WWII, "Vinegar Joe"
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Categories:	Courage, Humor, Perseverance, Proverbs, War
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And there are certainly a lot of bas_ards around worth grinding down to size - especially in Washington. And in virtually every bureaucracy, large or small. -- John-Douglas, Nassau
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-- Thom Williamson, Denver
Socialists and otherwise patrons of the occupying statist theocracy infesting this land are the bastards of Stilwell's focus. Such declare they have neither a natural father or mother but are born of/to the community. I repeat the sentiment, don't let the bastards grind you down. -- Mike, Norwalk
To not be ground down you must have an an alternative path. Let the gentleman with good intentions, sound judgement, natural inclinations build you up to the human status you should present. Everyone should be somebody. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown