Dos Passos

Famous quotes containing the words dos passos, dos and/or passos:

    Of one thing I can assure you with comparative certainty, whoever wins, Europe will be economically ruined. This war is America’s great opportunity.
    —John Dos Passos (1896–1970)

    Women is fine once you got ‘em pinned down, boss, but when they ain’t pinned down they’re hell.
    —John Dos Passos (1896–1970)

    The Gospel of the army is cunning, as of all other human activities. The wisdom of the snake under the meekness of the sheep is what wins out.
    The first Commandment is—never let them get anything on you—
    The second: Graft—get privileges others haven’t got—worm yourself into confidence
    The Third—seem neat and prosperous—as if you had money in the bank—
    —John Dos Passos (1896–1970)