George C. Marshall

Military General American 1880 – 1959

American general; Chief of Staff; created Marshall Plan for European recovery.

386 quotes

"Forgiveness does not mean forgetting; it means choosing to move forward."
Peace
"The best diplomacy prevents the need for war."
Peace
"Service to others is the highest calling of any person."
Kindness
"Fear is the enemy of rational thought and wise decision-making."
Fear
"History teaches us lessons we must not ignore, lest we repeat them."
History
"Integrity cannot be compromised; it is the foundation of trust."
Truth
"The burden of leadership is the responsibility to those you serve."
Leadership
"Excellence is not a destination; it is a continuous journey."
Success
"In times of crisis, character is revealed and tested."
Courage
"A good education opens doors that circumstance may have closed."
Knowledge
"We must honor those who came before us by learning from their sacrifices."
Gratitude
"The strength of an organization lies in the unity of its members."
Work
"Political solutions are preferable to military ones in all but the most dire circumstances."
Politics
"Justice delayed is justice denied; prompt action is a moral imperative."
Justice
"The freedom we enjoy was purchased by the sacrifice of others."
Freedom
"Wisdom comes not from years alone, but from reflection on experience."
Wisdom
"A leader must stand firm in principle while remaining flexible in method."
Leadership
"The cost of war extends far beyond the battlefield into generations."
War
"Humility is the companion of true strength and genuine power."
Strength
"To understand an enemy, one must sometimes see the world through their eyes."
Philosophy
"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."
Courage
"A soldier's first duty is to preserve the peace, not to wage war."
Peace
"The quality of your decisions determines the quality of your life."
Success
"Truth may be inconvenient, but it is always necessary."
Truth
"Respect must be earned through consistent action and demonstrated integrity."
Relationships
"The greatest investment is in the development of human potential."
Education
"Pride in one's work is the mark of a professional and a craftsman."
Work
"Ambition without principle leads to corruption and ruin."
Motivation
"A nation united in purpose can achieve remarkable things."
Power