The greatest leader in the world could never win a campaign unless he understood the men he had to lead.

Airpower has become predominant, both as a deterrent to war, and-in the eventuality of war-as the devastating force to destroy an enemy's potential and fatally undermine his will to wage war.

The second best decision in time is infinitely better than the perfect decision too late.

This is as true in everyday life as it is in battle: we are given one life and the decision is ours whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act, and in acting, to live.

I am convinced that the best service a retired general can perform is to turn in his tongue along with his suit and to mothball his opinions.

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

If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.