A civil servant is sometimes like a broken cannon - it won't work and you can't fire it.

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

Do your duty as you see it, and damn the consequences.

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

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men.

All men are timid on entering any fight. Whether it is the first or the last fight, all of us are timid. Cowards are those who let their timidity get the better of their manhood.

Let's keep our boots polished, bayonets sharpened, and present a picture of force and strength to the Red Army. This is the only language they understand and respect.