Whenever we hear something strange or remarkable, we must tell it to the marines, for with their great service on land and sea they will know whether or not 'tis true.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strange stories should be verified by those with practical experience on land and sea.
- In plain terms
- Ask experts if a strange story is true.
- What can you take from it?
- Verify rumors with experienced people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you trust to verify facts?
- When is experience more valuable than words?
Another view
Not all truths require military verification.
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