Savage peoples are ruled by passion, civilized peoples by the mind.

In war, where imperfect intelligence, the threat of a catastrophe, and the number of accidents are incomparably greater than any other human endeavor, the amount of missed opportunities, so to speak, is therefore bound to be greater.

There are cases in which the greatest daring is the greatest wisdom.

...as man under pressure tends to give in to physical and intellectual weakness, only great strength of will can lead to the objective.

Self-reliance is the best defence against the pressures of the moment.

Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves more or less as a substitute for hatred between individuals.

Boldness becomes rarer, the higher the rank.