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I had rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he…

Quote byOliver Cromwell · 1599–1658

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Letter to Sir William Spring (September 1643).

English (original)

I had rather have a plain, russet-coated Captain, that knows what he fights for, and loves what he knows, than that you call a Gentleman and is nothing else.

— Oliver Cromwell

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