Chester Nimitz

"In matters of conscience, there can be no compromise."

"A leader's legacy is measured not by what he achieved but by what he taught others to achieve."

"The strength of the team is each individual member; the strength of each member is the team."

"Never give an order that you would not be willing to carry out yourself."

"The secret to good health is a purpose worth living for."

"In times of crisis, men reveal their true nature."

"A question asked with genuine interest opens more doors than a statement made with authority."

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."

"No one becomes great by accident; greatness is the result of deliberate effort and sacrifice."

"A man's word is his bond; without it, he has nothing."

"The greatest military strategy is to make the enemy believe you are stronger than you are."

"In the military, as in life, the person who can remain calm under pressure is the person who will succeed."

"A leader who cannot admit his mistakes is a leader who will not learn."

"The pursuit of excellence is not a destination but a way of life."

"A nation at peace within itself is a nation at strength."

"The human spirit is capable of far more than the human body."

"In every decision, consider not just the outcome but the precedent you are setting."

"A commander's greatest responsibility is not to win battles but to bring his men home."

"The most dangerous enemy is the one you underestimate."

"A good deed is its own reward."

"The test of a true patriot is his willingness to sacrifice for his country."

"In the final analysis, what matters most is not what you said but what you did."

"A mind is like a parachute—it only works when it is open."

"The greatest victories are often won by those who refused to accept defeat."

"A leader must be willing to make difficult decisions in the face of uncertainty."

"The power of example is far greater than the power of command."

"A man's greatest strength is his ability to forgive."

"In times of transition, clarity of purpose is the North Star that guides us."

"The greatest asset a nation can possess is the dedication of its youth."

"A true leader never asks his men to do what he would not do himself."