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Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2015-04-09): 50 Sir Winston Churchill Quotes to Live By (Photo: Getty Images) In his 90 years as a soldier, journalist, prolific author, politician and statesman during the first half of the 20th century, Winston Churchill had many opportunities to influence world events, and while opinions on his various successes and failures can be steeply divided, his was a hard-won wisdom, which he expressed with great pith and wit. [...] • "You have enemies?
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2014-05-06): William Churchill > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) [...] That means you've stuck up for yourself sometime in your life."
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-01-10): This quote implies that having enemies is not necessarily a negative thing, but rather, it can be a sign that you’ve taken a stand for something you believe in. It’s about the inevitability of opposition when one dares to challenge the status quo or defend a principle. It suggests that if you’ve never faced opposition or made any enemies, it might be because you’ve never truly stood up for anything. In essence, it’s a call to courage, to not be afraid of making enemies if it means standing up for what is right or what you believe in. It’s about the price of conviction and the cost of silence. It encourages us to value our principles over popularity, and to understand that conflict and opposition are often the byproducts of meaningful action. In the context of today’s world, this quote is especially relevant. With the rise of social media and the internet, people’s opinions and beliefs are more visible than ever. This increased visibility often results in a clash of ideas, leading to disagreements and even ‘enemies’. However, it’s important to remember that this opposition is often a sign that you are standing up for your beliefs and principles, even when they are unpopular.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
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Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2019-08-02): ‘You Have Enemies? Good’ — Did Winston Churchill Say This Quote? An image shared on Facebook credits British politician Winston Churchill with saying, "You have enemies? [...] Some blogs credit French writer Victor Hugo with penning the quote. A similar expression appears in a passage of his written work "Things Seen," according to one website. "You have enemies?" the quote reads. "Why, it is the story of every man who has done a great deed or created a new idea."
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2023-11-01): That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life," carries an essential message about the significance and value of having adversaries. By embracing enemies as a necessary part of our journey, we open ourselves to personal growth and self-discovery. Through the lens of Taoism's Yin and Yang, we come to realize that enemies are not solely destructive forces but pillars of balance that foster our individual progress. Therefore, let us face our adversaries with courage, learn from their challenges, and continue standing up for what we believe in, knowing that their presence signifies a life well-lived.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-02-17): Winston Churchill: 'You have enemies? [...] Winston Churchill's quote, "You have enemies? That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life," is a powerful reminder of the significance of conviction and standing firm in one's beliefs. At a glance, this quote suggests that having enemies should be viewed as a badge of honour rather than a cause for concern. It implies that those who resist conformity, challenge the status quo, and champion their principles are bound to face opposition along the way. In essence, it celebrates the courage and strength required to take a stance even when it is unpopular or controversial.Delving deeper into the quote opens up an unexpected philosophical inquiry into the nature of adversity and contradiction. While the initial interpretation applauds the presence of enemies as a sign of courage, an alternate perspective could be explored. Consider the idea that the existence of enemies might not solely signify one's assertiveness but could also reveal the complexities of human relationships and the diversity of perspectives in the world.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-04-09): Good…" – Unpacking Winston Churchill’s Words Whether misattributed or accurately quoted, the phrase "You have enemies? That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life" carries a certain punch. Popularly linked to Winston Churchill, it presents a defiant, some might say egotistical, stance in the face of opposition. But what does it truly suggest, and when does it hold water? Interestingly, while the sentiment aligns with Churchill’s combative personality, there’s no definitive record of him saying these exact words. The closest source seems to be a 19th-century work by Victor Hugo. Yet, the concept of adversity reflecting conviction resonates with Churchill’s own life.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2015-03-03): The most well-known Churchill quotes "have almost become cliches, showing that Churchill was a master of what we now call the sound bite," argues historian Stephen Bungay. [...] Churchill on Americans "You can always count on Americans to do the right thing—after they've tried everything else." [...] Churchill on courage "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2016-03-09): In the midst of the United Kingdom’s darkest days, Prime Minister Winston Churchill stood as a pillar of light for the men and women of his country. [...] Much of the public desired peace with Germany, but Churchill would not stand for it. He gathered his allies, and stood firm, though he was often privately pessimistic about the Allies’ chances of victory. "You and I will be dead in three months time," he told his chief advisor in June, 1940. [...] While he has been gone over 50 years, Churchill’s words still resonate today. Though he was often vicious in his condemnation of those who weren’t like him, his love for his homeland and passionate defence of his people during one of the lowest times in human history will stand as inspiration for many generations of leaders to come.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2021-05-11): Reiterated in many sources including a 2005 TV ad by Lockheed Martin. A marketing pitch that was dressed up as a Churchill quote. [...] No attribution found. Here is a substitute, not an original Churchill quote (it’s from Longfellow, "The Ladder of St. Augustine," stanza 10); but frequently repeated both by WSC and his son Randolph: [...] Specifically denied by WSC. An old naval saw.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2021-05-11): Winston Churchill, Parliament Square, London © Sue Lowry & Magellan PR Attributed to Churchill (cited in Langworth, Churchill: In His Own Words) [...] Get the Churchill Bulletin delivered to your inbox once a month.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2023-07-25): There is no record of anyone hearing Winston Churchill say this. Paul Addison of Edinburgh University made this comment: ‘Surely Churchill can’t have used the words attributed to him. He’d been a Conservative at 15 and a Liberal at 35! And would he have talked so disrespectfully of Clemmie, who is generally thought to have been a lifelong Liberal?’ ‘Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.’ [...] ‘You have enemies? [...] Both are misquotations of what Churchill actually said, which was, ‘Never give in—never, never, never, never, except to convictions of honour and good sense.’ in an address at Harrow.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2019-08-28): Quote attributed to Churchill on having enemies originally came from Victor Hugo [...] A Facebook post quotes Winston Churchill as once saying that having enemies is good because "that means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." [...] Quote Investigator, You Have Enemies? Why, It Is the Story of Every Man Who Has Done a Great Deed or Created a New Idea, Sept. 11, 2018
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-01-22): Churchill is one of the most misquoted figures, in the company of George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, Abraham Lincoln and Mark Twain — all sources of sharp, quotable phrases whether they said or wrote them. "Winston Churchill has become something of the king of fake quotes — a phenomenon the Internet has pushed to the extreme," according to the Churchill Project at Hillsdale College in Michigan. [...] "As Winston Churchill famously stated, ‘You have enemies?
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2012-01-24): This quote is about enemies, and one of the ways you accumulate them. Specifically, this quote talks about getting enemies by taking a stand for something. Standing for something tends to annoy those who stand against that thing, and usually means that you have generated some animosity at a minimum, and (at most) an enemy (or enemies, as the case may be). This quote is a stated in a congratulatory manner, as the author of the quote considers having enemies as a badge of honor. It is considered the logical result of standing for something in today’s world, which the author values quite highly. So, what have you stood for in your life, and how many enemies have you accumulated in the process? [...] Again, I’m not advocating making enemies, and if you have some, I would recommend trying to work things out. It makes me sad to see all the time, effort, and energy lost while people pursue such ends. But you have to stand for something, and your job is to find those things, and defend them.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-06-03): Winston Churchill had lots of critics. He didn’t allow the fear of criticism to hold him back. [...] To become the modern version of Oscar Wilde, or to have the come-backs of Winston Churchill, when people criticised his weighty body, his brandy odoured breath or his ideas about how to win a World War, he would always come back with a loaded answer that put the person criticising him in their place — without them becoming his enemy in the process. Often, he gained more respect from the right people because of his strategic use of precise observations.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2022-06-29): You don’t have to go too far on social media to see that quote alongside a picture of Winston Churchill. It’s been posted so many times that it’s almost as if Churchill actually said it — except he didn’t. [...] Fraser is not the nanny state. He’s just a lovely bloke who, like many others, had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, and is now trying to encourage others to adopt a healthier approach and, as Winston Churchill didn’t say, if he’s got enemies, good, it means he’s stood up for something, sometime in his life.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-09-25): Winston S. Churchill > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) [...] Buckethatbrawler 181 books view quotes
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2022-06-02): That last one is Churchill.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-07-31): While this is attributed to Winston Churchill, it was not his quote. I was not able to find out the author of the quote.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2023-01-01): Yet anytime you and I question the schemes of the do-gooders, we're denounced as being against their humanitarian goals. They say we're always "against" things - we're never "for" anything. [...] You and I have the courage to say to our enemies, "There is a price we will not pay." "There is a point beyond which they must not advance." And this - this is the meaning in the phrase of Barry Goldwater's "peace through strength." Winston Churchill said, "The destiny of man is not measured by material computations. When great forces are on the move in the world, we learn we're spirits - not animals." And he said, "There's something going on in time and space, and beyond time and space, which, whether we like it or not, spells duty."
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2016-03-03): Churchill’s words famously, by the way, Americans generally mess this up saying, he said, "never give up, never give up, never give up." He didn’t say that. That’s not British. British would say never give in. He went to his own school Harrow and said, this is the lesson he spoke to boys, "Never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never. And nothing great or small, larger petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense, never yield to force, never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy." One point he said, "you have enemies good. I love that. Reminds me of the Baptist preacher, RG Lee, famed pastor in Memphis for so many years and just before he died he spoke to someone. He said, "If at my funeral you say, I never had an enemy, I’m going to pray that God will give me life to come back and say, "You’re one now.’" No man who ever was worth anything dies without enemies, If he stands for truth, Churchill’s moral insight can be distilled into words in amazing ways.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2015-08-01): I’ve learned to take some good advice from George Washington, Winston Churchill, Thomas Jefferson and Teddy Roosevelt – all great leaders. [...] • "You have enemies? [...] Speaking of great men from history, we all use expressions that we have no idea where they originated. The following was compiled by English journalist Bernard Levin. You may be surprised who coined these phrases:
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2017-04-08): The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes –Winston Churchill [...] Step back in time with me and let Churchill’s own words teach us some time-tested leadership lessons that are applicable today. Here are six of my favorites. [...] Churchill was greatly admired but he also had plenty of enemies. While the consequences may not be as significant as what Churchill faced, you too will have your share of critics. But regardless of the challenges that you face and the enemies who would seek to harm you; hold true to your principles and hold true to your convictions. Stand up for what is right and do good by all men.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2024-04-11): Or, as Winston Churchill said after being criticized for switching from the Liberal Party to the Conservatives, "If you’re not a liberal at twenty you have no heart, if you’re not a conservative at forty, you have no brain." Now, approaching 74, I’m skeptical of all ideology. Churchill also said, "I began my education at a very early age; in fact, right after I left college." The older I get the more I can relate to that sentiment — and advise against going to college. [...] But then, again quoting Churchill, "You have enemies?
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2023-12-11): Winston Churchill once famously said, "You have enemies? Independent of Churchill, Daryl takes a similar view of the hate he receives: [...] In my own life, I struggle to do the same. I of course like to think I’ve grown, changed, improved across my life. When I encounter people after a period of time, I would like them to see me as the person I am now, not the person I once was.
Claim: Claims Churchill once stated, "You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life." (Viral Quote, 2019-07-18)
Evidence (2022-03-31): What really sucks "You have enemies?
Claim: claims President Donald Trump volunteered his airline Tower Air to bring American soldiers home during Operation Desert Storm (Viral Story, 2020-01-08)
Evidence (2020-01-08): Trump was never the owner of Tower Air. His airline, Trump Shuttle, operated flights between New York, Boston and Washington D.C. from 1989 to 1992.
Claim: claims President Donald Trump volunteered his airline Tower Air to bring American soldiers home during Operation Desert Storm (Viral Story, 2020-01-08)
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Claim: claims President Donald Trump volunteered his airline Tower Air to bring American soldiers home during Operation Desert Storm (Viral Story, 2020-01-08)
Evidence (2024-09-09): Trump Shuttle conducted some charter operations around this time to monetize the shuttle's spare aircraft. In June 1990, the airline carried Nelson Mandela on his eight-city tour of the United States.[12] During the Gulf War of 1990–91, the airline received a government contract to ferry U.S. military personnel between the key domestic bases of Dover AFB, Charleston AFB, Travis AFB, McChord AFB, and Kelly AFB. [...] - ^ a b c d e Viser, Matt (2016-05-27). "Donald Trump's airline went from opulence in the air to crash landing". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
Claim: claims President Donald Trump volunteered his airline Tower Air to bring American soldiers home during Operation Desert Storm (Viral Story, 2020-01-08)
Evidence (2024-08-15): The Department of Defense Commercial Airlift Review Board suspended Tower Air military charters from January 27 to February 12, 1999, pending an on-site review of its operations. At the same time, the airline lost an arbitration brought by the Association of Flight Attendants, claiming that Tower Air was lodging their flight attendants in dirty Tel Aviv hotels with poor security and bed bugs.[citation needed] [...] - ^ a b c d "IN RE: TOWER AIR". Findlaw. Archived from the original on 2017-09-05. Retrieved 2017-09-05. [...] - ^ a b c d e f g "Tower Air Brings First Kosovo Refugees to U.S.;Airline to Perform 40 Mercy Missions Over the Next Month Under ContractWith...." Business Wire.
Claim: claims President Donald Trump volunteered his airline Tower Air to bring American soldiers home during Operation Desert Storm (Viral Story, 2020-01-08)
Evidence (2023-11-09): The rumor emerged in a widely circulated open letter by a man named Ron Knouse arguing that Donald Trump’s airline, Trump Shuttle, provided free flights to veterans returning from Operation Desert Storm in the early 1990s. In the letter, its author claims that Trump’s airline gave stranded soldiers free transport home, but that media outlets had failed to report on his good deed. [...] The planes waiting were from Tower Air. The owner of Tower Air had volunteered his planes and staff to bring soldiers home for the cost of fuel only. Happily, the young veteran got home just in time for Easter weekend in 1991, and spent that time emotionally healing with friends and family surrounding him. That Private was me. The Airline owner – Donald J Trump. That is why I will vote Trump. Loyalty for loyalty, respect for respect. Any questions? [...] Tower Air, on the other hand, contracted with the Department of Defense to provide charter flights around the time of the Gulf War, according to a New York Times report. But we weren’t able to find anything linking Trump to Tower Air. Zev Melamid, Mordechi Gill, Morris Nachtomi and Sam Fondlierprovid established the airline in 1982, Airline History records show. Tower Air provided passenger service from New York to Brussels and Tel Aviv, a line previously operated by Metro International Airways, according to the World Airline Directory.
Claim: claims President Donald Trump volunteered his airline Tower Air to bring American soldiers home during Operation Desert Storm (Viral Story, 2020-01-08)
Evidence (2020-07-05): On July 4, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered an Independence Day address at the White House. Shortly afterwards, social media users began circulating claims that Trump had mistakenly declared during his speech that Operation Desert Storm (the 1991 military operation against Iraq) had taken place in Vietnam:
Claim: claims President Donald Trump volunteered his airline Tower Air to bring American soldiers home during Operation Desert Storm (Viral Story, 2020-01-08)
Evidence (2023-10-04): Trump and his allies have denied the accusation since it first emerged in 2020, shortly before the election between Trump and Biden. Whether performative or authentic, Trump's apparent support for soldiers in the U.S. military, both active and veteran members, has been part of his presidential campaigns.