“ The Continental army got more generals than they got private soldiers, these days. An officer lives through more 'n two battles, they make him some kind of general on the spot. Now, gettin' any pay fo… Diana Gabaldon
“ Never until the wounded came back from Bunker Hill had I realized the lengths of which a determined minority will go in order to achieve its ends. For the first time I understood one of the fundamenta… Kenneth Roberts
“ The British were unhinged by the colonists' unorthodox fighting style and shocking failure to abide by gentlemanly rules of engagement. One scandalized British soldier complained that the American rif… Ron Chernow
“ There was a loud shuffling above. A line of redcoats took their position at the edge of the ravine and aimed down at the rebels. Present! the British officer screamed to his men. Present! yelled the A… Laurie Halse Anderson
“ Julia Woodhull was many things: a lady of secrets, a patriot’s niece, and a dead man’s daughter. But one thing Julia Woodhull was most certainly not was a fool. Katlyn Charlesworth
“ It seemed ironic to her that women were considered far too meek for the morbidity of war, and yet a child could give their life in a battle they did not even understand. Katlyn Charlesworth
“ Peggy is a sovereign nation. She governs herself and those around her by her own laws. Katlyn Charlesworth
“ I am afraid, my dear niece, that a ‘mere woman’ is something you most certainly are not. Katlyn Charlesworth
“ I learned, then, beyond question, that if all the property in the world were distributed, and an equal share given to everyone, the bulk of mankind would soon be destitute, and a few would have everyt… Kenneth Roberts
“ If I was a private individual, I'd be more careful; but being as I'm a government, I'm privileged to make a God-damned fool of myself in any way I choose, especially by spending a lot more money than… Kenneth Roberts
“ As their figures recede, it strikes Filsan as ironic that they had delayed fleeing so they could take as many of their possessions as possible, but now those very possessions prevent their flight. Nadifa Mohamed
“ Valiant! The word mocked me, for I knew myself to be anything but valiant. What I had done, I had done in a fit of insane bitterness, not with cool courage, not with brave quick thinking, not with pre… Kenneth Roberts
“ On a number of occasions, Tamara joined “Che” on his sorties into the Bolivian highlands, without incident. However, on March 24, 1967, a guerrilla fighter who had been captured by the Bolivian army b… Captain Hank Bracker
“ At the age of eight, John Quincy Adams was made the man of his house while his father, John Adams, was off doing important John Adams things for America. This would be a lot of terrifying responsibili… Daniel O'Brien
“ The young man looked down from the cart at the people in front of him. Jonah felt his teacher’s eyes meet his own, and for a fraction of a second a smile played on the prisoner’s lips. Then he glanced… Anna Myers
“ Cry your grief to God. Howl to the heavens. Tear your shirt. Your hair. Your flesh. Gouge your eyes. Carve out your heart. And what will you get from Him? Only Silence. Indifference. Jennifer Donnelly
