An officer should never speak ironically or sarcastically to an enlisted man, since the latter does not have a fair chance to answer back. The use of profanity and epithets comes under the same headings. The best argument for a man keeping his temper is that nobody else wants it; and when he voluntary throws it away, he loses a main prop to his own position.
Samuel Lyman Atwood MarshallThe starting point for the understanding of war is the understanding of human nature.
Samuel Lyman Atwood MarshallFundamentally only two great novelties have come out of recent warfare. They are: (1) mechanical vehicles, which relieve the Soldier of equipment hitherto carried by him; (2) air supply, which relieves the vehicle of the road.
Samuel Lyman Atwood MarshallThe art of leading, in operations large or small, is the art of dealing with humanity, of working diligently on behalf of men, of being sympathetic with them, but equally, of insisting that they make a square facing toward their own problems.
Samuel Lyman Atwood MarshallAlso remember that in any man's dark hour, a pat on the back and an earnest handclasp may work a small miracle.
Samuel Lyman Atwood Marshall