Chester Nimitz

"War is fought by men, not machines."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"We learn wisdom from failure much more than success."

"The greatest battle is the one you win without firing a shot."

"A good officer takes care of his people first, the mission second."

"The future is shaped by those willing to take risks."

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal."

"In war, the moral is to the physical as three to one."

"An officer must know himself before he can know others."

"The most important thing in life is integrity."

"A man of action takes responsibility for his decisions."

"Never underestimate the power of a well-trained force."

"Peace is a precious thing, worth fighting for."

"The mark of a great leader is his ability to learn from mistakes."

"In times of crisis, clear thinking is your greatest weapon."

"A commander must earn the respect of his men through his actions."

"The sea demands respect and rewards preparedness."

"Greatness is not achieved through arrogance but through humility and hard work."

"A fleet is only as strong as its weakest ship."

"Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than science says is possible."

"The Japanese made a terrible mistake in attacking Pearl Harbor."

"To achieve victory, you must be willing to sacrifice."

"A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow."

"The Navy belongs to the people of America."

"In battle, fortune favors the bold."

"A leader who does not listen to his men is destined to fail."

"The difference between a good commander and a great one is decisiveness."

"Never give up, never surrender, never stop fighting."

"The ocean is the ultimate teacher of patience and humility."

"Success requires both preparation and the will to see it through."