There is one unalterable difference between a soldier and a civilian: the civilian never does more than he is paid to do.

In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it.

Men are basically smart or dumb and lazy or ambitious. The dumb and ambitious ones are dangerous and I get rid of them. The dumb and lazy ones I give mundane duties. The smart ambitious ones I put on my staff. The smart and lazy ones I make my commanders.

There are always times where the place of a commander isn't back with his Major State, but onward with his troops.

There is one unalterable difference between a soldier and a civilian: the civilian never does more than he is paid to do.

A risk is a chance you take; if it fails you can recover. A gamble is a chance taken; if it fails, recovery is impossible.

The future battle on the ground will be preceded by battle in the air. This will determine which of the contestants has to suffer operational and tactical disadvantages and be forced throughout the battle into adoption compromise solutions.