Michael Collins Quotes

To me the task is a loathsome one. I go in the spirit of the soldier who acts against his best judgment at the orders of his superior.

Michael Collins

• Soldier
• Judgment
• Against
• Task
• Superior

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• To me the task is a loathsome one. I go in the spirit of the soldier who acts against his best judgment at the orders of his superior.

  

  Michael Collins
  • Soldier
  • Judgment
  • Against