As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become … - Manfred von Richthofen

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People will hate you for speaking the truth, but you've gotta learn to stand up to them, so don't be offended if I say something you don't like.

Manfred von Richthofen

As a little boy of eleven I entered the Cadet Corps. I was not particularly eager to become a Cadet, but my father wished it. So my wishes were not consulted.

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