Anton Myrer
Born: 11-02-1922
Anton Myrer was an American author born in 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is best known for his novel "Once an Eagle," a seminal work exploring military life and leadership. Myrer served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, which deeply influenced his writing. After the war, he studied at Harvard University. His literary career spans several other notable works, blending historical insight with compelling narratives.
Book summaries for books written by Anton Myrer
Quotes
A man is as old as he feels, and a woman as old as she looks.
The most dangerous thing in the world is to be alive.
It's the spirit that matters, not the body.
You can't save the world, but you can save yourself.
The only courage that counts is the kind that gets you from one moment to the next.
Life is not a game. It's a fight.
Sometimes the only way to win is not to play.
War is a tragedy. But sometimes it's necessary.
The hardest part of being a leader is knowing when to follow.
Sometimes the smartest move is the one everyone else thinks is crazy.
You can't control what happens to you, but you can control how you react.
In the end, it's not about what you achieve, but who you become.