Chester Nimitz

"The greatest weapon is a disciplined and motivated force."

"In the end, a man is remembered for his character, not his rank."

"The [most important] rules are discipline, morale, and esprit de corps."

"A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied too late."

"In any organization, the leader sets the standard for what is acceptable."

"The higher the stakes, the more important becomes the ability to think clearly under pressure."

"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results."

"The real test of character is how a man behaves under adversity."

"Confidence is a product of discipline and training."

"Man can make plans, but he cannot always control the outcome; providence must be reckoned with."

"The seemingly impossible always takes a little longer."

"An ounce of loyalty is worth a pound of cleverness."

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind and still retain the ability to function."

"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil dedication of a lifetime."

"In time of peace prepare for war; in time of war work for peace."

"The difference between a good officer and a poor one is about ten seconds."

"We cannot change the winds, but we can adjust our sails."

"It is not the size of the man but the size of his heart that matters."

"A man is a fool if he talks about his wife's faults and doesn't realize he once thought her perfection."

"The best measure of a person is what they do when they have nothing to lose and everything to prove."

"Luck is where opportunity meets preparation."

"A true leader leads by example, not by command."

"The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it."

"Every officer and man has not only the right but the duty to take action against any violation of our code of conduct."

"The most important three words in a military organization are not 'yes sir' but 'tell me more.'"

"Morale is a state of mind. It is steadfastness and courage and hope in the individual soldier."

"A ship that doesn't know which port it's heading toward will never have a favorable wind."

"The secret to a good life is not found in riches but in purpose."

"Education is the most potent weapon which you can use to change the world."

"You don't have to be the best to be the leader; you just have to be the one others want to follow."