You shouldn't underestimate an enemy, but it is just as fatal to overestimate him.

Anyone in any walk of life who is content with mediocrity is untrue to himself and to American tradition.

From time to time there will be some complaints that we are pushing our people too hard. I don't give a good Goddamn about such complaints. I believe in the old and sound rule that an ounce of sweat will save a gallon of blood. The harder we push, the more Germans we will kill. The more Germans we kill, the fewer of our men will be killed. Pushing means fewer casualties. I want you all to remember that.

In case of doubt, attack.

I am sure that if every leader who goes into battle will promise himself that he will come out either a conqueror or a corpse, he is sure to win. There is no doubt of that. Defeat is not due to losses but to the destruction of the Soul of the leaders-the 'live to fight another day' doctrine.

War is an art and as such is not susceptible of explanation by fixed formula

If we aren't victorious, let no man come back alive!