We want to get the hell over there. The quicker we clean up this Goddamned mess, the quicker we can take a little jaunt against the purple pissing Japs and clean out their nest, too. Before the Goddamned Marines get all of the credit.
Success in war depends upon the golden rule of war.
The most difficult thing about being humble is not being able to brag about it.
I learned very early in my life never to take counsel in my fears.
If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time.
Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance. God help me, I do love it so.