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181 " a Texas flag flying off the rear. Both my chief and I were Texans, which made that a mandatory accessory. "
― Chris Kyle , American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
182 " We were the first, and probably only, people to be medevac’d into a battle rather than out of it. "
183 " Show me now. Make it real. Don’t just say some sappy shit when you’re gone. Otherwise, it’s a load of crap. "
184 " A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SURPRISED TO HEAR THAT INJURIES don’t necessarily disqualify you from becoming a SEAL, unless they are so serious that they end your Navy career. It makes sense, though, since being a SEAL is more about mental toughness than physical prowess—if "
185 " International’s corporate offices are in Texas. We "
186 " We were both right, from our perspectives. The problem was trying to see the other’s, and then live with it. "
187 " Being stubborn and refusing to give in is the key to success. "
188 " Of course, it took a while to learn all this. Anytime I messed up, my boss would let me know. Right away he’d cuss me out, tell me I was a worthless piece of shit. But I never got pissed at David. In my mind, I thought, I’m better than that and I’ll show you. "
189 " again. I hated to be unable to do "
190 " War and peace don't seem to go together right "
191 " PROLOGUE EVIL IN THE CROSSHAIRS LATE MARCH 2003. "
192 " Of course, it took a while to learn all this. Anytime I messed up, my boss would let me know. Right away he’d cuss me out, tell me I was a worthless piece of shit. But I never got pissed at David. In my mind, I thought, I’m better than that and I’ll show you. As it happens, that’s exactly the kind of attitude you need to become a SEAL. "
193 " don’t care how much money you get,” my dad used to tell me. “It’s not worth it if you’re not happy.” That’s the most valuable piece of advice he ever gave me: Do what you want in life. To this day I’ve tried to follow that philosophy. "
194 " My shots saved several Americans, whose lives were clearly worth more than that woman’s twisted soul. "
195 " I’m going to get attacked any second.” Naturally, I had trouble getting to sleep. I kept thinking the instructors were going to burst in and start whipping my ass. I was excited, and a little worried at the same time. "
196 " don’t care how much money you get,” my dad used to tell me. “It’s not worth it if you’re not happy.” That’s the most valuable piece of advice he ever gave me: Do what you want in life. To this day I’ve tried to follow that philosophy. In a lot of ways my father was my best friend growing up, but he was able at the same time to combine that with a good dose of fatherly discipline. "
197 " WHAT WOUNDED VETERANS DON’T NEED IS SYMPATHY. THEY need to be treated like the men they are: equals, heroes, and people who still have tremendous value for society. "
198 " Ahora, finalmente él había regresado, y todas mis emociones explotaron en mi interior, una mezcla de felicidad y enojo. "
199 " Biggles the Desert Hippo. "
200 " Get it.” I, of course, had to stay in my push-up "