Albert Kesselring

Military Field Marshal German 1887 – 1960

German Field Marshal; commander in Mediterranean and Italian campaigns.

386 quotes

"Gratitude for those who serve is a commander's duty."
Gratitude
"The art of war requires both science and intuition."
Art
"A true leader inspires rather than demands."
Inspiration
"Power without wisdom is tyranny."
Power
"The strength of nations is tested in their darkest hours."
Strength
"One must balance aggression with caution."
Wisdom
"A defeated nation can rise again through determination."
Perseverance
"Truth is the foundation upon which trust is built."
Truth
"The greatest conquest is mastery of oneself."
"To understand strategy, one must study history."
Education
"A commander's orders are only as good as his judgment."
Leadership
"Fear conquers those who allow it to."
Fear
"The beauty of strategy lies in its simplicity."
Beauty
"One cannot achieve lasting victory through cruelty alone."
Justice
"The mind of a commander must be sharp and clear."
Wisdom
"Loyalty is earned through respect and fairness."
Relationships
"To advance, one must sometimes retreat."
"A soldier's greatest strength is his will to survive."
Strength
"The future belongs to those who plan for it."
Hope
"Knowledge of terrain can change the course of battle."
Knowledge
"A unified army is an unstoppable force."
Strength
"The test of a leader is how he handles adversity."
Leadership
"Innovation separates the victor from the vanquished."
Creativity
"One must respect the capabilities of one's adversary."
Wisdom
"A commander's reputation precedes him."
Power
"The foundation of strategy is accurate intelligence."
Knowledge
"To survive, an army must adapt quickly."
Change
"The bonds forged in battle are the strongest."
Friendship
"A leader who sacrifices his soldiers needlessly is contemptible."
Justice
"Victory without purpose is hollow."
Wisdom