The organization of supplies, the command of men, anything in any way constructive requires more than intellect; it requires energy and drive and an unrelenting will to serve the cause, regardless of one's personal interests.

Messages can't be intercepted if they aren't sent, can they?

To every man of us, Tobruk was a symbol of British resistance and we were now going to finish with it for good.

Don't fight a battle if you don't gain anything by winning.

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

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.

One must not judge everyone in the world by his qualities as a soldier: otherwise we should have no civilization.