There is a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates.

Battle... brings out all that is best.

Those who live in fear die a thousand deaths.

I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed! Gen.

Often I have encountered in life that great disappointments have proved to be the road to future successes.

My men don't surrender. I don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured unless he has been hit. Even if you are hit, you can still fight back.

Staff officers of inharmonious disposition, irrespective of their ability, must be removed. A staff cannot function unless it is a united family.