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Seven Days In May
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"Seven Days In May" Quotes

A gripping political thriller about a potential military coup in the United States.

Quotes

Just because we're in power, doesn't give us the right to do anything we please. There are laws, rules, and a Constitution.

Fletcher Knebel

powerresponsibilityconstitution

The world's a fine place, and worth fighting for. I agree with the second part.

Fletcher Knebel

worldfighting

Sometimes it becomes necessary to destroy the village in order to save it.

Fletcher Knebel

necessityconsequences

The only way to avoid a third World War is to prevent the leaders of the world from falling into the trap of believing that it can be won.

Fletcher Knebel

warleadership

You can't run a government without secrecy, but you can't run a free country without leaks.

Fletcher Knebel

governmentsecrecyfreedom

It’s always a pleasure to watch a man who enjoys his work.

Fletcher Knebel

workpleasure

Politics is a game. It’s a game of strategy.

Fletcher Knebel

politicsstrategygame

We’re not a democracy, we’re a republic.

Fletcher Knebel

democracyrepublic

The only loyalty that counts is loyalty to the Constitution.

Fletcher Knebel

loyaltyconstitution

People who refuse to recognize the existence of evil are the ones most likely to fall under its spell.

Fletcher Knebel

evilawareness