Most battles are won before they are ever fought.

Make your plans to fit the circumstances.

Take calculated risks.

The duties of an officer are the safety, honor, and welfare of your country first; the honor, welfare, and comfort of the men in your command second; and the officer s own ease, comfort, and safety last.

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.

Live for something rather than die for nothing.

I learned very early in my life never to take counsel in my fears.