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.

We must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss the meaning and grandeur of the forest they compose.

When we land against the enemy, don't forget to hit him and hit him hard. When we meet the enemy we will kill him. We will show him no mercy.

In war the only sure defense is offense, and the efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of those conducting it.

Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack.

A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.

There is no such thing as a successful defense.