Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.

To be a successful soldier, you must know history.

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.

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

Attack rapidly, ruthlessly, viciously, without rest, however tired and hungry you may be, the enemy will be more tired, more hungry. Keep punching.

Many, who should know better, think that wars can be decided by soulless machines, rather than by the blood and anguish of brave men.

We want to get the hell over there. The quicker we clean up this Goddamned mess, the quicker we can take a little jaunt against the purple pissing Japs and clean out their nest, too. Before the Goddamned Marines get all of the credit.