In the mighty and almost limitless potential of American industry-the brilliance and rugged determination of its leaders; the skill, energy and patriotism of its workers-there has been welded an almost impregnable defense against the evil designs of any who would threaten the security of the American continent. It is indeed the most forceful and convincing argument yet evolved to restrain the irresponsibility of those who would recklessly bring down upon the good and peace-loving peoples of all the nations of the earth the disaster of total war.

Training distinguishes an army from an armed mob.

I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil.

My staff was unanimous in believing that Japan was on the point of collapse and surrender.

Years wrinkle the skin. Giving up wrinkles the soul.

Never ask age of a woman.

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.