The smell of death overwhelmed us even before we passed through the stockade. More than 3200 naked, emaciated bodies had been flung into shallow graves. Others lay in the streets where they had fallen. ... Eisenhower's face whitened into a mask. Patton walked over to a corner and sickened. I was too revolted to speak. For here death had been so fouled by degradation that it both stunned and numbed us.

The world has achieved brilliance without conscience. Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants.

Leadership means firmness, not harshness or bullying; understanding, not weakness; justice, not irresponsible freedom; humaneness, not intolerance; generosity, not selfishness; pride, not egotism.

The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.

With the monstrous weapons man already has, humanity is in danger of being trapped in this world by its moral adolescents.

Freedom-no word was ever spoken that has held out greater hope, demanded greater sacrifice, needed more to be nurtured, blessed more the giver. . . or came closer to being God's will on earth.

Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics.