If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened.

We must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss the meaning and grandeur of the forest they compose.

Successful generals make plans to fit circumstances, but do not try to create circumstances to fit plans.

The obvious thing for the cavalryman to do is to accept the fighting machine as a partner, and prepare to meet more fully the demands of future warfare.

There's only one way for a professional soldier to die. That's from the last bullet of the last battle of the last war.

Battle is an orgy of disorder.

Take not counsel of your fears