32+ Lord Mountbatten Quotes On India, Service And Legacy
Lord Mountbatten was a British soldier, statesman and royal, who served as the last Viceroy of India in 1947. He was also the first Governor-General of independent India, and the first Sea Lord of the Royal Navy. He was a prominent member of the British royal family, and was related to several European royal families. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Lord Mountbatten on india, leadership, service.
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Top 10 Lord Mountbatten Quotes
- Even that crazy lunatic, my aunt the Empress, wa absolutely sweet and charming.
- I can't think of a more wonderful thanksgiving for the life I've had than that everyone should be jolly at my funeral.
- No one person invented Mulberry. The knowledge that we had to have this floating harbor slowly grew.
- The team should have implicit confidence in the captain's decisions.
- My mother said, Don't worry abot what people think now. Think about whether your children and grandchildren will think you've done well.
- The nuclear arms race has no military purpose. Wars cannot be fought with nuclear weapons. Their existence only adds to our perils.
- Do you really think the IRA would think me a worthwhile target ?
- It is a curious thing, but I have been right in everything I have done and said in my life.
- I believe firmly that it was the Almighty's goodness, to check my consummate vanity.
- Churchill was the canny political animal, very devious, bursting with energy and determination, learning as hard as he could.
Lord Mountbatten Short Quotes
- Men o' war were to be a part of the fabric of my life for the next half-century.
- I have been driven demented in my career.
- Marriage to a very rich woman posed problems.
- If you've got it, wear it.
- I am much more intelligent than you think.
- You can divide my life into two.
- I liked Truman very much. He was precise and businesslike. After a while, it was his turn.
- I was born with an ability to concentrate very hard on a job for a long time.
- It never entered my father's mind nor my mind ever to do a job othe than at one's best ability.
- In 1966 I became president of the British Computer Society.
Lord Mountbatten Famous Quotes And Sayings
What do you do if you are asked to do a job, first by the Prime Minister, and then by the King? How can you refuse? — Lord Mountbatten
Prince Charles is an absolute Mountbatten. The real intelligence in the royal family comes through my parents to Prince Philip and the children. — Lord Mountbatten
Never feel that a piece of criticism or advice is too much trouble to give, or that it exceeds your province. — Lord Mountbatten
I was so keen to get back to sea. I was rattled. — Lord Mountbatten
The primary factor in a successful attack is speed. — Lord Mountbatten
My father was afraid of his father, I was afraid of my father, and I don't see why my children shouldn't be afraid of me. — Lord Mountbatten
Here I am in my first command - a bit dazed but feeling very grand. — Lord Mountbatten
I suppose you can say I became an odd-job man. — Lord Mountbatten
As a military man who has given half a century of active service I say in all sincerity that the nuclear arms race has no military purpose. Wars cannot be fought with nuclear weapons. Their existence only adds to our perils because of the illusions they have generated. There are powerful voices around the world who still give credence to the old Roman precept - if you desire peace, prepare for war. This is absolute nuclear nonsense. — Lord Mountbatten
My trophy value exceeded my military usefulness. — Lord Mountbatten
Actually, I vote Labour, but my butler's a Tory. — Lord Mountbatten
This is the war I fear. — Lord Mountbatten
Life Lessons by Lord Mountbatten
- Lord Mountbatten was an exemplary leader who demonstrated the importance of selfless service and dedication to duty.
- He was also a great advocate for peace and understanding, and his efforts to bridge divides between communities are a reminder of the power of compromise and diplomacy.
- His life and work serve as an example of the power of courage and perseverance, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
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