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.

The most difficult thing about being humble is not being able to brag about it.

Pressure makes diamonds

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

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

Many soldiers are led to faulty ideas of war by knowing too much about too little.

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