However horrible the incidents of war may be, the soldier who is called upon to offer and to give his life for his country is the noblest development of mankind.

Even when opportunity knocks, a man still has to get up off his seat and open the door.

In many situations that seemed desperate, the artillery has been a most vital factor.

A good soldier, whether he leads a platoon or an army, is expected to look backward as well as forward; but he must think only forward.

I had learned one of the bitter lessons of life: never try to regain the past, the fire will have become ashes.

The President of the United States ordered me to break through the Japanese lines and proceed from Corregidor to Australia for the purpose, as I understand it, of organizing the American offensive against Japan, a primary objective of which is the relief of the Philippines. I came through and I shall return.

We must offer the world leadership designed to advance the goal of universal progress and enduring peace.