Erwin Rommel

"The most dangerous moment comes with victory."

"A good commander must have the heart of a lion and the mind of a chess player."

"Speed is the essence of war; carry it to the utmost limit."

"I respect every man who stands for his convictions, even if I disagree with them."

"The maintenance of discipline is the foundation of all military strength."

"A commander must know when to bend and when to stand firm."

"Men do not follow titles, they follow courage."

"The intelligence officer must be both a scientist and an artist."

"One must always maintain the moral high ground in war."

"A retreat is not a defeat unless one loses faith in ultimate victory."

"The soldier who fears death is already defeated."

"History is the greatest teacher of military science."

"A commander's first duty is to know his enemy better than himself."

"The element of surprise is worth a thousand soldiers."

"An army marches on its supply lines."

"The power of the mind is the greatest weapon in war."

"One must never underestimate the power of belief."

"A true soldier never surrenders his principles for comfort."

"The ability to adapt is the mark of a great commander."

"I have always believed that luck is a dividend of sweat."

"One must be ruthless in war but honorable in peace."

"A commander who cannot inspire his men cannot lead them."

"The greatest gift a soldier can receive is the respect of his men."

"One must distinguish between the map and the territory."

"A retreat executed in good order is better than a disastrous advance."

"The soldier must be prepared to die, but never willing to surrender."

"One cannot win a war with soldiers who do not believe in the cause."

"A good officer knows his men better than he knows his own family."

"The greatest battles are fought in the mind before they are fought in the field."

"One must have the heart of a warrior and the mind of a philosopher."