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The Caine Mutiny
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"The Caine Mutiny" Quotes

A young officer's loyalty is tested when he serves aboard a dysfunctional Navy minesweeper during World War II.

Quotes

The beginning of the end of a man is the moment when he begins to care for something outside himself.

Herman Wouk

selflessnessgrowth

A man who has lived under the shadow of a death sentence knows that there are worse things than dying.

Herman Wouk

fearperseverance

A man mustn't be afraid to take the leap if it's the only way to get out of a trap.

Herman Wouk

couragedetermination

We are none of us perfect, and a man who knows that is a better man for it.

Herman Wouk

self-awarenessimperfection

A man must be prepared to give everything in a good cause, and know when a cause is lost.

Herman Wouk

sacrificedetermination

A man without humor is like a ship without sails.

Herman Wouk

humorlife outlook

In a crisis, a man must not judge himself too harshly. It's only making the best of a bad job.

Herman Wouk

self-compassioncrisis management

A man doesn't really begin to live until he's ready to die.

Herman Wouk

couragelife purpose

A man must learn to forgive himself before he can forgive others.

Herman Wouk

forgivenessself-compassion

A man who refuses to let himself be beaten is never a loser.

Herman Wouk

resiliencepersistence