M*A*S*H

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Quotes from M*A*S*H

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"A man of principle never wavers, no matter the pressure."
Frank Burns Courage
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"I've maintained my appearance and my standards without exception."
Frank Burns Perseverance
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"These officers need to remember their place in the hierarchy."
Frank Burns
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"I believe in consequences for every action."
Frank Burns Justice
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"A moment's indiscretion can ruin a lifetime of service."
Frank Burns
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"I've supported Margaret because she shares my values."
Frank Burns Relationships
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"Tradition is the backbone of any institution."
Frank Burns History
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"I represent the best traditions of the medical corps."
Frank Burns
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"These men need guidance, not permission to run wild."
Frank Burns Leadership
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"I've never allowed personal matters to affect my judgment."
Frank Burns Wisdom
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"A surgeon who jokes about his work is not a surgeon I trust."
Frank Burns
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"Proper channels exist, and I will use them."
Frank Burns
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"I cannot tolerate insubordination in any form."
Frank Burns
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"The men respect discipline more than they admit."
Frank Burns Wisdom
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"I've stood up to higher ranks when protocol demanded it."
Frank Burns Courage
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"My methods may be stern, but they are always fair."
Frank Burns Justice
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"Laughter in a hospital is a sign of a lax commanding officer."
Frank Burns Leadership
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"I believe in hard work, dedication, and proper procedure."
Frank Burns Work
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"These soldiers are fortunate to have officers of my caliber."
Frank Burns Leadership
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"I've never bent the rules, not once in my entire service."
Frank Burns
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"A man's word means nothing if he doesn't keep it."
Frank Burns Truth
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"I respect the chain of command above all else."
Frank Burns
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"Morale is important, but not at the expense of discipline."
Frank Burns Leadership
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"I've sacrificed marriage for my career, and I regret nothing."
Frank Burns
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"These pranks are beneath the dignity of a medical officer."
Frank Burns
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"My reputation is built on unwavering consistency."
Frank Burns Perseverance
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"I cannot abide chaos masquerading as camaraderie."
Frank Burns
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"A man who questions his superiors is a man without honor."
Frank Burns
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"I've never sought credit, only the satisfaction of duty fulfilled."
Frank Burns Work
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"Politics has no place in the operating room."
Frank Burns Work