If We Lose The War

Decisions! And A General, A Commander In Chief Who Has Not Got The Quality Of Decision, Then He Is No Good.

Discipline Strengthens The Mind So That It Becomes Impervious To The Corroding Influence Of Fear.

A Marine Should Be Sworn To The Patient Endurance Of Hardships, Like The Ancient Knights; And It Is Not The Least Of These Necessary Hardships To Have To Serve With Sailors.

My Own Definition Of Leadership Is This: The Capacity And The Will To Rally Men And Women To A Common Purpose And The Character Which Inspires Confidence.

Rule 1, On Page 1 Of The Book Of War, Is: 'do Not March On Moscow'... Rule 2 Is: Do Not Go Fighting With Your Land Armies In China.