Douglas MacArthur

"Democratic institutions can only flourish where truth is valued."

"Victory at all costs is victory that destroys the victor."

"A general is only as good as the men under his command."

"The measure of a man is not how he acts in moments of comfort and convenience, but how he stands at times of controversy and challenge."

"One's conscience must be the final arbiter of conduct."

"An army marches on its stomach, but it fights with its spirit."

"The supreme test of leadership is how you handle failure."

"I have always despised cowardice more than any other vice."

"The beauty of strategy is its simplicity."

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream."

"The tradition of soldier goes back to the morning of mankind."

"Freedom cannot be defended by the weak; it requires the strong."

"The officer and the gentleman are synonymous terms."

"History teaches us that it is often the small, unexpected gesture that changes the course of nations."

"Men of good will and noble intent must learn to communicate across divides."

"The cost of living has gone up another dollar a quart."

"In any great military endeavor, luck plays a smaller role than preparation."

"Leadership is the art of imposing one's will on others in such a manner that they will gladly do your bidding."

"The first duty of every man is to his country."

"Modern war is so expensive that we cannot afford its destructive power."

"A true patriot speaks truth to power without fear."

"The burden of command is the knowledge that your decisions affect the lives of others."

"War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision."

"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace."

"The greatest strength is knowing one's own weaknesses."

"An honest man's word is as good as his bond."

"Civilization is not inherited; it has to be learned and earned by each generation anew."

"The true soldier fights not for hate of the enemy, but for love of country."

"Success is not measured by position but by purpose."

"I have served in every theater of war the world has known."