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The Guns of Navarone
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"The Guns of Navarone" Quotes

A team of commandos must destroy two massive German guns on a Greek island during World War II.

Quotes

Fear is the father of courage and the mother of safety.

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In war, the only sure defence is offence, and the efficiency of the offence depends on the accuracy of the intelligence.

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It's not what a man says that marks him as a leader, it's what he does.

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The only way to beat a sniper is to become a sniper.

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Sometimes, the only way to achieve victory is to sacrifice a piece of yourself.

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In the face of danger, a man's true character is revealed.

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War teaches us that there are things worse than death.

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The greatest weapon is not the one in your hands, but the one in your mind.

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War is not about glory, it's about survival.

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The value of a man's life is not measured by his rank, but by his actions.

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