If I win I can't be stopped! If I lose I shall be dead.
A piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.
Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans.
All very successful commanders are prima donnas and must be so treated.
Take not counsel of your fears
I have the utmost confidence that through your efforts we will eventually beat the hell out of those bastards - You name them; I'll shoot them!