Chester Nimitz

"The measure of a man's success is not what he has but what he has given."

"In the midst of chaos, the person who maintains his composure often prevails."

"The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his."

"A ship is always safest at the harbor, but that is not what ships are built for."

"Command a man; convince a woman."

"The string of a kite is tension and responsibility."

"Progress in any field depends upon a sound philosophy and a clear vision of objectives."

"The most important qualification is not to look like an admiral."

"Luck favors the brave, but courage favors the prepared."

"I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with terrible resolve."

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

"The acts of God and weather must be expected and prepared for in any naval operation."

"A captain is expected to be the last man to leave his ship."

"Wars are not won by destroying the enemy's cities; they are won by destroying his will to fight."

"The most important thing in any operation is its objective, and the secondary things must never be mistaken for the primary."

"A man is known by the company he keeps and the causes he supports."

"Victory is not a matter of luck or fortune, but of preparation meeting opportunity."

"The responsibility of command is awesome and sacred."

"A good leader inspires people to have confidence in their leader; a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves."

"The mind is the limiting factor in any human endeavor."

"Discipline is the foundation upon which all good military actions are based."

"One cannot direct the wind, but one can adjust the sails."

"The only thing worse than a battle lost is a battle won."

"A man should not rejoice over the misfortune of his enemy, but should instead seek to understand it."

"The most dangerous moment comes with victory."

"Never underestimate the power of a simple plan executed with determination."

"A man's word is his bond in any honorable profession."

"The sea does not care for human ambition or individual glory."

"Leadership is lifting a person's vision to higher sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard."

"Plans are worthless, but planning is essential."