What other people do shouldn't affect you - we do things because of the kind of person we each want to be

No compromise is possible and the victory of the democracies can only be complete with the utter defeat of the war machines of Germany and Japan.

The one great element in continuing the success of an offensive is maintaining the momentum.

An essential part of any successful action on the part of the United States is an understanding on the part of the people of America of the character of the problem and the remedies to be applied. ... It is virtually impossible at this distance merely by reading, or listening, or even seeing photographs or motion pictures, to grasp at all the real significance of the situation. And yet the whole world of the future hangs on a proper judgment.

The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it.

The gallantry and aggressive fighting spirit of the Russian soldiers command the American army's admiration.

We must stop setting our sights by the light of each passing ship; instead we must set our course by the stars.