Duty is the essence of manhood.

Many, who should know better, think that wars can be decided by soulless machines, rather than by the blood and anguish of brave men.

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

Remember praise is more valuable than blame.

The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence.

Staff officers of inharmonious disposition, irrespective of their ability, must be removed. A staff cannot function unless it is a united family.

Few men are killed by the bayonet, many are scared by it. Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts