Bernard Montgomery

"In the end, every man must answer for his own choices."

"A quiet man often sees more than a talkative one."

"I believe that every person has the capacity for greatness within them."

"The true test of character is what you do when you think no one is looking."

"In life, as in war, it is often the reserves that turn the tide."

"A man's greatest strength lies in his ability to admit when he is wrong."

"The future belongs to those who can adapt quickly to change."

"I have found that the most effective leaders inspire rather than command."

"In every conflict, there is a moment when peace becomes possible."

"A society that forgets its history is doomed to repeat it."

"The power of an idea can move mountains."

"In matters of faith, a man must follow his conscience."

"The business of a general is to be worried. That is his job."

"I have always made it a point to know everything about my enemy."

"A good plan executed violently now is better than a perfect plan executed next week."

"If we lose the war in the air, we lose the war and we lose it quickly."

"The soldier must be taught to fear nothing except God and his commanding officer."

"I don't believe in taking unnecessary risks. My whole life is a calculated gamble."

"The real problem is not whether machines think, but whether men do."

"One of the great advantages of being a soldier is that you can always bluff."

"I would say that the first requirement in any commander is imagination."

"The essential ingredient of leadership is moral courage - the courage to do what one believes to be right."

"In any contest between power and patience, bet on patience."

"I have found that the only way to get along with people is to accept their point of view - even if you do not agree with it."

"The soldier's heart is the starting point in all military calculations."

"Discipline strengthens the mind so that it becomes impervious to fear."

"I have learned that if you do not fail, you are not even trying."

"A commander should have a heart as cold as ice and a mind as sharp as steel."

"The greatest victory is won when the enemy surrenders without a shot being fired."

"In war, moral considerations count for at least half the battle."