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.

The object and practice of liberty lies in the limitation of government power.

In war there is no substitute for victory.

We are bound no longer by the straitjacket of the past and nowhere is the change greater than in our profession of arms. What, you may well ask, will be the end of all of this? I would not know! But I would hope that our beloved country will drink deep from the chalice of courage.

There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity.

My first recollection is that of a bugle call.

Never ask age of a woman.