Favouritism was the secret of our efficiency in the old days and got us young Admirals..... Going by seniority saves so much trouble. 'Buggins's turn' has been our ruin and will be disastrous hereafter! (John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher)

Favouritism was the secret of our efficiency in the old days and got us young Admirals..... Going by seniority saves so much trouble. 'Buggins's turn' has been our ruin and will be disastrous hereafter!

John Fisher, 1st Baron Fisher

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