James Douglas (soldier)
Sir James Douglas (also known as Good Sir James and the Black Douglas), (circa 1286 – 25 August 1330), was a Scottish soldier, knight and commander during the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Read more about James Douglas (soldier): Early Life, Alliance With Bruce, The Douglas Larder, Roxburgh Falls, Bannockburn, Warlord, Myton and Byland, More Raids, Final Campaign, Succession, Modern Culture
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“This comes of James teaching me to think for myself, and never to hold back out of fear of what other people may think of me. It works beautifully as long as I think the same things as he does.”
—George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950)
“How can I live among this gentle
absolescent breed of heroes, and not weep?
Unicorns, almost,
for they are falling into two legends
in which their stupidity and chivalry
are celebrated. Each, fool and herb, will be an immortal.”
—Keith Douglas (1920–1944)