Bernard Montgomery

"In every army, there are men who should never have been soldiers."

"I have always believed that a man's word is his bond and his bond is his life."

"The greatest weapon in any commander's arsenal is the trust of his men."

"A soldier without purpose is like a ship without a sail."

"I believe that sacrifice without purpose is merely waste."

"The test of true leadership is how you handle defeat, not victory."

"I have found that the best plans are often the simplest ones."

"In war, the commander who makes the fewest mistakes usually wins."

"The soldier's greatest enemy is often himself and his own doubts."

"I believe that every man deserves to know why he fights and dies."

"The greatest victory is the one that brings peace and stability."

"I have learned that authority without responsibility is tyranny."

"A good commander knows when to fight and when to wait."

"The test of a soldier is not his strength but his will to continue."

"I would rather lead men who believe in the cause than men who merely obey orders."

"In times of war, the truth is often the first casualty."

"The greatest lesson I have learned is that pride often precedes defeat."

"A man without principles is a ship without an anchor."

"I believe that luck favors the prepared and punishes the careless."

"The soldier who understands his enemy will always defeat him."

"I have found that the most dangerous enemies are those you create yourself."

"In leadership, perception is often more important than reality."

"The greatest strength is the ability to admit when you are wrong."

"I believe that every defeat contains the seeds of future victory."

"The test of character is how a man acts when no one is watching."

"I have learned that isolation is the greatest enemy of a good commander."

"A soldier's honor is his most valuable possession."

"I would rather command respect than demand obedience."

"The greatest weapon against fear is knowledge and preparation."

"In war, the moral dimension is often more important than the physical."