War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts.

In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised

You're never beaten until you admit it

The time to take counsel of your fears is before you make an important battle decision. That's the time to listen to every fear you can imagine! When you have collected all the facts and fears and made your decision, turn off all your fears and go ahead!

When a decision has to be made, make it. There is no totally right time for anything.

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

All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.