Inspirational Quotes Marines Novels & Stories

I tightened my grip on the trophy, walked up to the mic stand, and took a deep breath. "Standing here today, the person I want to thank the most is myself. I've been through the darkest of times. I was betrayed and trampled on, and I almost lost my life. There was a time I thought that was the end of my world. But later, I realized that what doesn't kill you will eventually make you stronger. "Don't pin your hopes for life on anyone else. Love isn't a safe harbor, and marriage isn't a lifeline. The only thing you can truly rely on is yourself—that's the one lighthouse that never goes out."

The baby wipes, sent by the crateful when good-meaning people found out how badly the military needed them, had run out a few days before. Besides the constant deluge of bullets, socks were their next biggest problem; foot-rot was a constant worry in the sweltering heat. Life sucked and then you died. Or as Matt thought to himself, "Come on, you sons of bitches! Do you want to live forever?" It was an old Marine quote and one he couldn't get out of his mind. Yes, he was a Marine, but he didn't want to die in this hole. All he wanted was his platoon and best friend, Stephon, to make it out alive.

" I formerly lived in a world where my worth was measured by other people's prospects of me where I was but a broken dream of who I might have been. But moment, I am reconsidering that for myself. I am then to fight for my liberty, for the quality that I was burgled of, and for a future that I'll mandate for myself." Sergeant Morales jounced sluggishly." That is the kind of spirit we need. Out then, in the thick of it, every loss, every crack, every moment of query is an occasion. And if you keep that spark burning, you will inspire further than yourself you'll inspire every heart in this unit."

Her optimism was infectious, and even those who had once been cynical found themselves smiling and working with renewed vigor. Elsewhere, in a quieter section of the compound, mentors and protégés gathered in small circles. An experienced wolf named Marcellus sat with a group of young recruits, recounting stories of past hardships and the lessons learned from them. “I was once filled with anger and suspicion,” he recalled, his voice thick with emotion. “But it was only when I learned to let go—when I allowed myself to trust again—that I discovered the true meaning of strength. Remember, every trial you face is an opportunity to grow. Our past may have shaped us, but it does not have to confi

She found Joel still seated comfortably as he bobbed his head to the music in his ears. Shooting him a killing look, she sat on one of the chairs close to the door. The motivational posters of various colours that decorated the sky-blue painted walls caught her attention. And most of them, she observed, contained quotes from famous people. Some she had heard of and some she had read about. "A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt. That one made her smile. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." ~ Nelson Mandela

Doc's miraculous healing power allows us to be back on our way as soon as the Marines have finished burying their fallen comrades. Thanks to Doc, the wounded men are now as fit and healthy as they were prior to the attack. Before we leave, Dad says a few poignant words over the makeshift graves of the fallen soldiers, praising their service and their sacrifice. After a chorus of “amen’s” and “semper fi’s” we set out north along the highway again. I think every one of us is anxious to leave this place of death behind.

I bark a laugh at the unexpected insult to her previous school, then slap my hand over my mouth to stop it. "Sorry, sir." "No need. My point is, a boy with your background, you could easily have given up, taken a different path, so it shows the sort of man you are." I swallow a lump in my throat but he pretends not to notice and carries on. "I watched you this week, you didn't expect it but you somehow inspired loyalty from not only your squad mates, but also my own Marines and were surprised and grateful. Like I said, you impressed me and I know, whatever you choose to do, you will be successful. I'm fairly sure you don't hear that a lot."

(To tell his mother when he was dead) Momma, momma, don't you cry. (Momma, momma, don't you cry) The Marine Corps motto is Semper Fi." (The Marine Corps motto is Semper Fi) I tried to catch up to Adam. "Quick time, march!" The group stopped running and began to march forward. "PLATOON, HALT!" Everyone came to a stop. Adam turned so he was facing everyone. "LEFT FACE!" Everyone turned, so they were facing forward. "DRESS, RIGHT, DRESS!" Everyone raised their arms and looked to align themselves in a straight line.

Her eyes glistened with tears as Sarah held her face, wiping them away tenderly. “Don't thank me; it's my duty,” Sarah chuckled sweetly, then turned to the others. “As for the rest of you, I don't know what you're thinking, but I'm not a quitter.” They all took a deep breath, and Marcella's heart pounded, waiting for their decision. “Well, if I die, at least I'll go out fighting, with my head held high. I'm not giving up,” someone spoke, and the others chimed in, agreeing to stay like the brave navy officers they were.

I’ve got to bulldoze my way into the NFL; I just have to figure out how. I think about the quotes I have taped up on my bathroom mirror. Push yourself because no one else is going to do it. You are responsible for your success. You is all you have. And fuck, that last one crawls around inside me and sticks.