I don't lose any sleep at night over the potential for failure. I cannot even spell the word.

Ultimately, a real understanding of history means that we face NOTHING new under the sun.

There is no corporation in the world that would, in a competitive environment, try and concentrate all decisions at the corporate level.

You are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.

There are some people who think you have to hate them in order to shoot them. I don't think you do. It's just business.

I think the core problem is much closer to recognizing where force is of value, where it is useful, and to distinguish that from situations in which war is not useful or is indeed counterproductive.

You've been told that you're broken. That you're damaged goods ... there is also Post-Traumatic Growth. You come back from war stronger and more sure of who you are.