Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page General Joseph W. Stilwell Quote “Illegitimati non carborundum. (Don't let the bastards grind you down.)” ~ General Joseph W. Stilwell (1883-1946) US General in Asia during WWII, "Vinegar Joe" Courage , Humor , Perseverance , Proverbs , War Ratings and Comments Reply John-Douglas, Nassau 3/3/05 And there are certainly a lot of bas_ards around worth grinding down to size - especially in Washington. And in virtually every bureaucracy, large or small. Reply Anonymous 3/3/05 Reply Anonymous 3/28/05 Reply Thom Williamson, Denver 7/8/05 Reply Mike, Norwalk 11/14/22 Socialists and otherwise patrons of the occupying statist theocracy infesting this land are the bastards of Stilwell's focus. Such declare they have neither a natural father or mother but are born of/to the community. I repeat the sentiment, don't let the bastards grind you down. Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 11/14/22 To not be ground down you must have an an alternative path. Let the gentleman with good intentions, sound judgement, natural inclinations build you up to the human status you should present. Everyone should be somebody. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This General Joseph W. Stilwell quote is found in these categories: Courage quotes Humor quotes Perseverance quotes Proverbs quotes War quotes About General Joseph W. Stilwell Bio of General Joseph W. Stilwell Quotations by General Joseph W. Stilwell Books by/about General Joseph W. Stilwell General Joseph W. Stilwell videos General Joseph W. Stilwell on Wikipedia Astrological chart for General Joseph W. Stilwell