Always do more than is required of you.

I don’t fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside of me which is saying, ‘Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?

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

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

The reason there are so many tree-lined boulevards in Paris is so the German army can march in the shade.

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

I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.