Douglas MacArthur Quotes

I stand on this rostrum with a sense of deep humility and great pride - humility in the weight of those great American architects of our history who have stood here before me; pride in the reflection that this home of legislative debate represents human liberty in the purest form yet devised.

Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on

Expect only 5% of an intelligence report to be accurate.The trick of a good commander is to isolate the 5%.

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

If I had one more division like this First Marine Division I could win this war.

In war, as it is waged now, with the enormous losses on both sides, both sides will lose. It is a form of mutual suicide.

Never give an order that can't be obeyed.

I am of Virginia and all my professional life I have studied of Lee and Jackson

No army has ever done so much with so little.

You are remembered for the rules you break.