M*A*S*H

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Quotes from M*A*S*H

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"I maintain my standards because I respect what the uniform represents."
Frank Burns
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"A soldier must be willing to endure hardship for his country."
Frank Burns Courage
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"I have always put the mission first, myself second."
Frank Burns Motivation
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"The path to success is paved with discipline and perseverance."
Frank Burns Success
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"I believe that honor is the currency of the military."
Frank Burns Leadership
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"Casual conversation is fine, but casual thinking is not."
Frank Burns Wisdom
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"I respect the system because the system respects those who serve it."
Frank Burns Faith
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"A man's word is his bond, and a soldier's bond is sacred."
Frank Burns Truth
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"I have no patience for those who refuse to follow orders."
Frank Burns Leadership
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"The Army teaches men to think beyond themselves."
Frank Burns Philosophy
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"I believe in the transformative power of military discipline."
Frank Burns Change
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"One must never compromise one's integrity for convenience."
Frank Burns Justice
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"I maintain strict standards because lives depend on it."
Frank Burns Courage
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"The strength of character cannot be taught; it must be developed."
Frank Burns Education
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"I have always believed that military service is the highest calling."
Frank Burns Faith
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"Respect must be earned through consistent demonstration of competence."
Frank Burns Wisdom
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"I do not believe in cutting corners, ever."
Frank Burns Truth
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"A clean mind comes from a clean life lived according to principle."
Frank Burns Peace
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"I expect my men to be better than they think they can be."
Frank Burns Motivation
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"The chain of command exists because it works."
Frank Burns Leadership
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"Corruption begins with small deviations from procedure."
Frank Burns Justice
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"I have dedicated myself to the principles of military life."
Frank Burns Perseverance
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"A soldier must learn to subordinate his will to a greater purpose."
Frank Burns Strength
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"Sloppiness in appearance reflects sloppiness in thinking."
Frank Burns Work
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"I believe in the power of tradition to shape character."
Frank Burns Faith
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"The regulations were written by men who understood human nature."
Frank Burns Wisdom
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"I maintain my composure because composure maintains command."
Frank Burns Peace
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"One cannot build a strong Army on a foundation of weakness."
Frank Burns Philosophy
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"Advancement comes to those who earn it through merit and dedication."
Frank Burns Success
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"I have never asked anyone to do something I would not do myself."
Frank Burns Leadership