Uncommon valor was a common virtue.

Chester W. Nimitz

Describing the battle of Iwo Jima.

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World War II

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Chester W. Nimitz

Language

English

Time

1945 1940s 20th century

Occupation

Military officer

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United States

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Citation

Nimitz, Chester W. Statement after the Battle of Iwo Jima. c. 1945, Iwo Jima, Tokyo, Japan.

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Time
1941 1940s 20th century
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Citation

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Medium
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Genre
Political speech
Language
English
Time
1940 1940s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
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Churchill, Winston. "Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat." House of Commons meeting. 13 May 1940, The Palace of Westminster, London, England, UK. Address.

Current Citation

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Another quote from 1945

Fortunately analysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itself still remains a very effective therapist.

Karen Horney

Our Inner Conflicts

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Therapy Personal growth Life lessons

Author

Karen Horney
Source
Our Inner Conflicts
Genre
Psychological literature
Language
English
Time
1945 1940s 20th century
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Citation

Horney, Karen. Our Inner Conflicts: A Constructive Theory of Neuroses. W. W. Norton & Company, 1945, conclusion.