Erwin Rommel

"Every man has limits; the question is whether he knows them."

"Confusion in the mind of the enemy is worth ten divisions."

"A true leader admits his mistakes and learns from them."

"The greater the challenge, the greater the opportunity to prove oneself."

"Fortune favors the bold, but intelligence favors the prepared."

"In war, as in life, the will to fight is half the battle."

"Respect your enemy; only fools despise their opposition."

"The measure of a man is not how he acts when praised, but when blamed."

"A leader who cannot adapt will be swept aside by history."

"The strength of an army lies in its unity of purpose."

"Never mistake caution for cowardice or boldness for wisdom."

"A commander must be willing to sacrifice everything for his men."

"The greatest victories are often achieved with the fewest losses."

"Imagination is more valuable than knowledge in warfare."

"A man must know when to fight and when to retreat with honor."

"The art of war is the art of understanding your terrain and your enemy."

"Speed and surprise are weapons more powerful than numbers."

"Loyalty flows downward only when respect flows upward."

"The best defense is an offense conducted with intelligence."

"A moment of courage can change the course of nations."

"The soldier who fears death is the soldier most likely to die."

"In every man there is a warrior; not every man becomes one."

"A commander's greatest asset is the trust of his subordinates."

"The line between victory and defeat is often thinner than expected."

"Education and training make the difference between victory and defeat."

"A general without ambition is like a soldier without a rifle."

"The spirit of the warrior is not about killing; it is about honor."

"In crisis, a man's true nature emerges from beneath his mask."

"The price of victory is often higher than any man expects."

"A leader who leads only for glory will achieve neither glory nor leadership."