continue to advance until you run out of ammunition. Then, dig in.

From time to time there will be some complaints that we are pushing our people too hard. I don't give a good Goddamn about such complaints. I believe in the old and sound rule that an ounce of sweat will save a gallon of blood. The harder we push, the more Germans we will kill. The more Germans we kill, the fewer of our men will be killed. Pushing means fewer casualties. I want you all to remember that.

Most battles are won before they are ever fought.

In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying to bring out is that one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances.

If we aren't victorious, let no man come back alive!

Officers must be made to care for their men. That is the sole duty of all officers.

No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair.