Chester Nimitz

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer."

"The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever they do, whoever they are."

"A man cannot live for himself alone. His every act, word, and thought affects those around him."

"The ultimate measure of success is not wealth but the respect of your men."

"Never underestimate the power of a good night's sleep and a clear head the next morning."

"There is no such thing as a non-essential officer in battle."

"A smile is the shortest distance between two people."

"The day men stop bringing you their problems is the day you stop leading them."

"It takes a brave man to admit he is wrong, and a wise one to know when to do it."

"Flexibility in the application of strategy is a mark of great leadership."

"The fog of war can be cleared only by calm deliberation and clear thinking."

"In every organization, the person in charge sets the tone for everyone else."

"A man's reputation is built not in moments of glory but in how he conducts himself when no one is watching."

"The will to win is nothing without the will to prepare."

"You can accomplish anything if you don't care who gets the credit."

"Wars are not won by being defensive; they are won by being decisive."

"The measure of your integrity is determined by how you conduct yourself when you are not obligated to be honest."

"A leader's most important asset is the trust of his subordinates."

"Hope is the anchor of the soul, and it sustains us through the darkest times."

"The greatest strategy is often the simplest one, clearly understood by all."

"Men are not made in the schoolroom but by experience and by facing adversity."

"The test of real courage is not whether you fear, but whether you act despite your fear."

"In military matters, the commander must understand not just tactics but the hearts of his men."

"A nation's strength is not measured by its weapons but by the character of its people."

"The greatest threat to any organization is complacency among its leadership."

"A good commander listens more than he speaks."

"The only true failure is the failure to try."

"Patience in planning, boldness in execution—these are the hallmarks of great leadership."

"A man cannot inspire confidence in others unless he first has confidence in himself."

"The sea teaches humility to all who venture upon it."