When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!

In forty hours I shall be in battle, with little information, and on the spur of the moment will have to make the most momentous decisions. But I believe that one's spirit enlarges with responsibility and that, with God's help, I shall make them, and make them right.

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.

Those who live in fear die a thousand deaths.

Few men are killed by the bayonet, many are scared by it. Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts

In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying to bring out is that one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances.

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