I have spent my life in the study of military strength as a deterrent to war, and in the character of military armaments necessary to win a war. The study of the first of these questions is still profitable, but we are rapidly getting to the point that no war can be won.

No man is worth your tears, but once you find one that is, he won't make you cry.

I would rather have a lucky general than a smart general.... They win battles, and they make me lucky.

A constitutional amendment for congressional term limits could never achieve the blessing of Congress; it could be initiated only by the states.

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

For a just and lasting peace, here is my solemn pledge to you: by dedication and patience we will continue, as long as I remain your President, to work for this simple - this single - this exclusive goal.

You will not find it difficult to prove that battles, campaigns, and even wars have been won or lost primarily because of logistics.