Quote#Wisdom
I am very sorry these Moros are such fools—but this Dajo will not…
Quote byJohn J. Pershing · 1860–1948
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: My Life Before the World War, 1860--1917: A Memoir, p. 293.
English (original)
I am very sorry these Moros are such fools—but this Dajo will not mean the slaughter of women and children, nor hasty assaults against strong entrenchments. I shall lose as few men and kill as few Moros as possible.
— John J. Pershing
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