There is not one incident in the history of humanity in which defeatism led to peace which was anything other than a complete fraud.

I have every confidence in the ultimate success of our joint cause; but success in modern war requires something more than courage and a willingness to die: it requires careful preparation.

Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on

I will defend Korea as I would my own country-just as I would California.

Apart from an innate grasp of tactical concepts, a great coach must possess the essentials attributes of leadership which mold men into a cohesive, fighting team with an invincible will to victory.

I can recall no parallel in history where a great nation recently at war has so distinguished its former enemy commander.

One cannot wage war under present conditions without the support of public opinion, which is tremendously molded by the press and other forms of propaganda.