Erwin Rommel

"The strongest fortification is the will of the men defending it."

"Honor is not given; it is earned through deeds and sacrifice."

"The mistake is not in falling, but in refusing to rise again."

"A leader who cannot inspire cannot command."

"The art of negotiation is knowing when not to negotiate."

"Time spent in preparation is time saved in execution."

"The true measure of victory is how the vanquished are treated."

"A man's word is his currency; guard it as you would gold."

"The unexpected often holds the key to victory."

"In the end, a soldier is judged not by orders given, but by lives saved."

"The habit of excellence becomes the path to greatness."

"A commander must balance the heart and the head."

"The most dangerous opponent is one who has nothing left to lose."

"The future is shaped by those brave enough to question the present."

"A man of conviction moves mountains; a man of doubt creates obstacles."

"The greatest victory is the one your enemy never saw coming."

"In life, as in war, timing is often more important than force."

"The art of warfare is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving."

"I would rather face a cannon than a typewriter."

"In the absence of orders, find something and kill it."

"Be master of your petty annoyances and conserve your energies for the big, worthwhile things."

"Don't take counsel of your fears."

"The soldier must be taught to despise his enemy, but also to respect him."

"One cannot always live according to one's wishes, but one can always live according to one's principles."

"I believe it is from obedience that a commander should start."

"Fortune favors the audacious."

"The frontline soldiers are the ones who ultimately decide the outcome of battle."

"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week."

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function."

"One must not judge everyone in the world by his qualities as a soldier, however outstanding."