When in doubt, observe and ask questions. When certain, observe at length and ask many more questions.

Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle.

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.

The only way you get on in this profession is to have the reputation of doing what you are told as thoroughly as possible.

Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and to American tradition.

No sane man is unafraid in battle, but discipline produces in him a form of vicarious courage.

I'd rather have a German Division in front of me than a French one behind.