You cannot be disciplined in great things and undisciplined in small things.

The publicity I have been getting, a good deal of which is untrue, and the rest of it ill considered, has done me more harm than good.

The test of success is not what you do when you are on top. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.

Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your homes and your loved ones. Second, you are here for your own self respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real men like to fight.

Human beings are made up of flesh and blood, and a miracle fiber called courage.

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.

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.