Everett Sloane: Captain Brittles

Quotes 

• Captain Brittles : This is not a schoolroom out here, Mr. Cohill. When you flunk a subject, you don't go to the blackboard and try again. And that...

  [indicates a dead trooper] 

  Captain Brittles : ...that is what a graduation dance looks like out here, Mr. Cohill.

• Captain Brittles : You're the bait on my hook, Mister - now wiggle like a live worm! Wriggle... but stay alive, son.

• Captain Brittles : The essence of command is timing, Mister. A successful commander keeps his own counsel until the right moment and then attacks with all he has.

• Lt. Cohill : Well, in view of departmental standing orders, sir, I'll say nothing of your attack.

  Captain Brittles : Mr. Cohill, if you please! My point, commanded by you, here on this streambank came under heavy attack by hostiles. My point did not attack; nor did I. Arriving with the main body of the troop, I merely supported that defense.

• Captain Brittles : Never apologize, Mr. Cohill. It's a mark of weakness.