I address you with neither rancor nor bitterness in the fading twilight of life, with but one purpose in mind: to serve my country.

Nine times of ten an army has been destroyed because its supply lines have been severed

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.

No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.

In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory.

Global war has become Frankenstein's monster, threatening to destroy both sides.