By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great.

Each man must not think only of himself, but also of his buddy fighting beside him. We don't want yellow cowards in this Army. They should be killed off like rats. If not, they will go home after this war and breed more cowards. The brave men will breed more brave men. Kill off the Goddamned cowards and we will have a nation of brave men.

Staff officers of inharmonious disposition, irrespective of their ability, must be removed. A staff cannot function unless it is a united family.

A leader is a man who can adapt principles to circumstances.

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

Those who live in fear die a thousand deaths.

War is an art and as such is not susceptible of explanation by fixed formula