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title: "Nothing excites compassion, in friend and foe alike, as much as the s… — Boris Johnson Quote #39 | QuotesBy.net"
description: "Nothing excites compassion, in friend and foe alike, as much as the sight of you ker-splonked on the Tarmac with your propeller buried six feet under. — a quote by Boris Johnson."
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> # Nothing excites compassion, in friend and foe alike, as much as the sight of you ker-splonked on the Tarmac with your propeller buried six feet under.

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## More from Boris Johnson

1. > Tremendous, little short of superb. On cracking form.

[Permalink to quote \#38](https://quotesby.net/Boris-Johnson/38/ "Permalink to quote 38")
2. > My friends, as I have discovered myself, there are no disasters, only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.

[Permalink to quote \#40](https://quotesby.net/Boris-Johnson/40/ "Permalink to quote 40")
3. > I advise you all very strongly - go for a run, get some exercise, and have a beautiful day.

[Permalink to quote \#37](https://quotesby.net/Boris-Johnson/37/ "Permalink to quote 37")

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