Bernard Montgomery

"I believe in prayer. It has never failed me in my hour of need."

"The test of a leader is not whether he does what is right, but whether he knows what is right."

"Men are not machines - they are human beings with feelings and emotions."

"I have always believed that luck is where preparation meets opportunity."

"The soldier who does not fear death is already dead inside."

"I would rather have a lucky general than a good one."

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance and constant sacrifice."

"I have never believed in the 'right' of a man to take another man's life."

"Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge."

"The habit of discipline is formed by small acts of self-denial."

"In every man there lies a potential commander waiting to emerge."

"I believe that victory comes to those who are most determined to win."

"The greatest tragedy in war is the waste of human life and potential."

"A man without faith is like a ship without a rudder."

"I have learned that truth is often the best strategy in war and in peace."

"The soldier must learn to obey before he learns to command."

"In times of crisis, men reveal their true character and worth."

"I would rather have ten men who believe in me than a thousand who follow orders."

"The difference between a good officer and a great one is the willingness to listen."

"Fear is a weapon that should only be wielded by those strong enough to control it."

"I have found that the best way to inspire men is to set an example."

"In war, as in life, timing is everything."

"The greatest strength of a commander is his ability to remain calm under pressure."

"I believe that every man has the capacity to be great if given the proper guidance."

"The soldier who questions his orders is often the one who wins the battle."

"Victory is not always won on the battlefield, but in the hearts and minds of men."

"I have learned that respect is earned through action, not demanded through rank."

"The true measure of a man is how he treats those below him in rank."

"I would rather face ten enemies than one man's contempt."

"The habit of winning becomes addictive and difficult to break."