Douglas Haig

"I have not the smallest doubt that the credit of this war will eventually rest with the cavalry."

"The general who loses morale loses the battle."

"In any war, the morale of the troops is half the battle."

"Success in war depends upon the moral factor."

"A cavalry soldier must know his horse as well as he knows himself."

"Discipline is the foundation of all military virtue."

"The true test of a general is whether he possesses nerve."

"Perseverance is the greatest quality a soldier can possess."

"Men are machines driven by morale."

"The character of a leader is reflected in his troops."

"Victory belongs to the resolute."

"Never doubt that small groups of thoughtful soldiers can change the course of war."

"A commander must possess both brains and heart."

"The strength of an army lies in its discipline."

"Patience in adversity is the mark of a true soldier."

"Leadership demands sacrifice."

"The will to win is everything in military matters."

"A soldier's duty is to his country first."

"Great achievements require great determination."

"The measure of a man is how he conducts himself in times of hardship."

"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory."

"A general must lead from the front."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."

"The best generals are those who learn from history."

"Unity of purpose achieves unity of action."

"Soldiers respond to leaders who show conviction."

"The cavalry spirit is indomitable."

"Success comes to those who prepare for it."

"A leader must earn the trust of his men."

"The only true defeat is loss of will."