We will bankrupt ourselves in the vain search for absolute security.

I will not get into a pissing contest with that skunk [Joseph McCarthy].

Nothing is easy in war. Mistakes are always paid for in casualties and troops are quick to sense any blunder made by their commanders.

Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars.

I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

It is better to have one person working with you than three people working for you.

I'll tell you what leadership is. It's persuasion and conciliation, and education, and patience.