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The Young Lions
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"The Young Lions" Quotes

"The Young Lions" by Irwin Shaw is a gripping World War II novel that follows the intertwined lives of three soldiers—American, German, and French—exploring their experiences, moral dilemmas, and the brutal realities of war.

Quotes

It's no good running away from trouble; there ain't no place that far.

Irwin Shaw

troubleperseverance

Some people can't understand that it's not the end of the world to be embarrassed.

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embarrassment

We all have to take our chances.

Irwin Shaw

riskopportunity

It's a good idea to have all the advantages you can manage.

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advantages

You can't talk yourself out of something you behave yourself into.

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behaviorconsequences

If you don't want to lose, you'd better learn how to win.

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successfailure

Life is a thing you do when you can't get to sleep.

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lifehumor

I don't think there's any point in doing anything you're not going to do well.

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excellence

It's always a good idea to know what you're doing.

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knowledgewisdom

Nobody's ever responsible for anything that happens to him.

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responsibility