Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men

The only way you get on in this profession is to have the reputation of doing what you are told as thoroughly as possible.

America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this is why America has never, and will never, lose a war.

In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying to bring out is that one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances.

No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country.

Duty is the essence of manhood.

Audacity, audacity, always audacity.