Frank Burns

"I cannot abide pretense or false modesty."

"Excellence requires constant vigilance and effort."

"The weak deserve what they get through their weakness."

"I've built my character on unwavering principles."

"A man must know his place in the hierarchy."

"Morality is not relative; it is absolute."

"I respect competence above all other qualities."

"Compromise is the first step toward failure."

"One must master oneself before mastering others."

"The Army provides structure that civilian life lacks."

"I've never wavered in my duty to this unit."

"Proper medical technique is a form of art."

"Society crumbles without strong leadership and values."

"I demand honesty, even when it's uncomfortable."

"A man's word is his bond; mine is absolute."

"Weakness in character leads to weakness in action."

"I've chosen duty over personal happiness."

"Fear is for the undisciplined and unprepared."

"The greatest gift is the opportunity to serve."

"I will not apologize for my standards."

"Change must be managed through proper channels."

"A leader must be above reproach in all things."

"I've never questioned the wisdom of military tradition."

"Proper decorum reflects proper thinking."

"Success comes to those who refuse to accept failure."

"I respect authority because it maintains order."

"A man's health is a reflection of his discipline."

"I've dedicated myself to perfection in all things."

"The military is the last bastion of true values."

"I cannot tolerate mediocrity in any form."