Erwin Rommel

Military Field Marshal German 1891 – 1944

German Field Marshal; commanded Afrika Korps; known as 'Desert Fox.'

380 quotes

"A soldier's courage comes not from fearlessness, but from duty."
Courage
"The foundation of all leadership is respect."
Leadership
"One must never lose sight of one's objective, no matter the obstacles."
Motivation
"Time waits for no man, and neither does victory."
Time
"The true mark of a great commander is how he treats his men in defeat."
Kindness
"One must be willing to take risks to achieve great things."
Courage
"A leader is only as strong as the weakest man in his command."
Leadership
"The spirit of a man cannot be conquered if he refuses to be defeated."
Strength
"One must always maintain discipline, even in the chaos of battle."
Work
"The greatest weapon is not steel, but the will to prevail."
Power
"A commander must be both firm and fair in his judgments."
Leadership
"One must learn from every experience, whether success or failure."
Education
"The true enemy is often not the opposition, but one's own doubt."
Fear
"A man's word is his bond, and must never be compromised."
Truth
"One must have the courage to stand alone if necessary."
Courage
"The greatest victories are achieved through unity and purpose."
Success
"A leader must be decisive, even when facing uncertainty."
Leadership
"One must respect the laws of war, even in the heat of battle."
"The measure of a general is his ability to inspire loyalty."
Leadership
"One must never forget that soldiers are men with hopes and fears."
Kindness
"The greatest strength is the ability to adapt and overcome."
Strength
"A commander's first duty is to the men under his command."
"One must have faith in oneself, even when all others doubt."
Faith
"The true measure of power is the ability to preserve life."
Power
"A leader must be willing to make the hard decisions."
Leadership
"One must always remember that pride precedes a fall."
"The greatest achievements come from the most determined effort."
Perseverance
"A man must be true to his convictions, even unto death."
Courage
"One must never lose hope, for hope is the last to die."
Hope
"The true enemy is complacency and the belief that victory is assured."
Wisdom