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Admiral. That part of a warship which does the talking while the figurehead does the thinking.


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This page presents the quote "Admiral. That part of a warship which does the talking while the figurehead does the thinking.". Author of this quote is Ambrose Bierce. This quote is about admiral, army, talking, thinking, war,.