All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.

War is very simple, direct, and ruthless. It takes a simple, direct, and ruthless man to wage war.

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.

I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

The supreme measure of a man, is what he would risk his life for.

For years I have been accused of making snap judgments. Honestly, this is not the case because I am a profound military student and the thoughts I express, perhaps too flippantly, are the result of years of thought and study.

I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.