I suppose, in a way, this has become part of my soul. It is a symbol of my life. Whatever I have done that really matters, I've done wearing it. When the time comes, it will be in this that I journey forth. What greater honor could come to an American, and a soldier?

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've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes.

On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days, on other fields will bear the fruits of victory.

Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.

Have a good plan, execute it violently, and do it today.

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