General Groves

From: Oppenheimer

394 quotes

"Health of mind precedes health of body."
Health
"Adventure is for those brave enough to seize it."
Adventure
"The imagination of one man can reshape the world."
Imagination
"We are custodians of history, not its authors."
History
"Money follows success. Never chase the money."
Money
"Political expediency is the death of progress."
Politics
"Literature teaches us what science cannot—the human heart."
Literature
"Music is the mathematics of emotion."
Music
"Nature is the ultimate teacher if we're willing to learn."
Nature
"Art is the expression of what cannot be measured."
Art
"Freedom is earned through sacrifice, never granted."
Freedom
"The solitude of command is both its burden and its privilege."
Solitude
"Hope is the fuel of the future."
Hope
"A man is defined by what he does when no one is watching."
Truth
"Relationships built on truth survive. All others crumble."
Relationships
"Death is certain. Legacy is the only immortality."
Death
"Happiness is the pursuit of something greater than oneself."
Happiness
"Love is the one force that cannot be weaponized."
Love
"Success is the child of preparation and opportunity."
Success
"The only failure is the failure to try."
Courage
"Life is not measured in years but in impact."
Life
"A command without authority is merely a suggestion."
Leadership
"The test of character comes in moments of silence."
Wisdom
"We are bound by duty to something larger than ourselves."
Inspiration
"Motivation is internal. Discipline is external."
Motivation
"The pursuit of knowledge knows no boundaries."
Knowledge
"Time spent on the wrong task is time lost forever."
Time
"Truth emerges when all else falls away."
Truth
"Freedom demands sacrifice from those who possess it."
Freedom
"Peace is not the absence of conflict but its resolution."
Peace