The fixed determination to have acquired the warrior soul, to either conquer or perish with honor, is the secret of victory.

...an imperfect plan implemented immediately and violently will always succeed better than a perfect plan.

The soldier is the army.

It is absurd to believe that soldiers who cannot be made to wear the proper uniform can be induced to move forward in battle. Officers who fail to perform their duty by correcting small violations and in enforcing proper conduct are incapable of leading.

There is a great deal of talk about loyalty from the bottom to the top. Loyalty from the top down is even more necessary and much less prevalent. One of the most frequently noted characteristics of great men who have remained great is loyalty to their subordinates.

continue to advance until you run out of ammunition. Then, dig in.

By perseverance, study, and eternal desire, any man can become great.