Georgy Zhukov

Military Marshal Soviet 1896 – 1974

Soviet marshal; defeated Germans at Stalingrad and Kursk in WWII.

376 quotes

"The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving."
War
"A commander must always work under the assumption that the enemy will do the unexpected."
Leadership
"In war, the moral is half the battle."
Courage
"Victory is determined not by the size of the army, but by the will to fight."
Strength
"The key to success in war is careful planning and bold execution."
Success
"A good soldier must be both brave and intelligent."
Wisdom
"Never underestimate your opponent; respect their abilities and prepare accordingly."
"The best strategy is the one your enemy does not expect."
Leadership
"Discipline is the foundation of every military force."
Work
"A commander is only as good as the trust his soldiers place in him."
Leadership
"In battle, speed and surprise are often more valuable than numbers."
"The soldier who thinks only of survival will never achieve victory."
Courage
"History is written by those who are willing to fight for their vision."
History
"Preparation is the difference between victory and defeat."
Success
"A true leader shares the hardships of his men."
Leadership
"The greatest enemy is not external, but the doubt within oneself."
Fear
"Strategy without action is merely philosophy."
"The mind of a commander must always be one step ahead."
Wisdom
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the mastery of it."
Courage
"A nation's strength is measured by the will of its people."
Strength
"In war, information is as important as ammunition."
Knowledge
"The best victory is the one achieved with minimal losses."
Wisdom
"A soldier serves not just a country, but an ideal."
Faith
"Persistence in the face of adversity separates great commanders from good ones."
Perseverance
"The true measure of a leader is how he treats those beneath him."
Kindness
"Every defeat contains the seeds of future victory, if one has the wisdom to see them."
Hope
"Time is the most precious resource in warfare."
Time
"A commander must be willing to make difficult decisions quickly."
Leadership
"The foundation of military power is the morale of the troops."
Motivation
"Unity among soldiers is stronger than any fortification."
Friendship