But between the plan and the operation, there is always an unknown. That unknown spells victory or defeat. ... Some people call it getting the breaks. I call it God. God has His part in everything. That's where prayer comes in.

There is no such thing as luck, merely opportunity meeting preparedness. George S. Patton Jr.

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

No good decision was ever made in a swivel chair.

When in doubt, observe and ask questions. When certain, observe at length and ask many more questions.

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

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.