Hawkeye Pierce

"Philosophy is asking the questions no one wants to answer."

"Literature is the voice of those who can't speak."

"Politics is the art of compromise, and compromise is the art of losing everyone."

"War brings out the best and worst in people."

"Motivation comes from within, not from outside circumstances."

"Inspiration can come from the most unlikely places."

"Relationships are the only things worth fighting for."

"Solitude is a luxury I can't afford."

"Success is coming home alive and with your humanity intact."

"Love is the only thing stronger than fear."

"Life is what happens while you're making other plans."

"I'm a surgeon, not a soldier—I just happen to be in the wrong place."

"Tomorrow is promised to no one, so live for today."

"The only thing constant in war is change."

"Wisdom comes from experience, and experience comes from mistakes."

"Happiness is a relative term when you're in a relative's unit."

"Friendship is the only rank that matters."

"Family is what you make it, even thousands of miles away."

"Hope is dangerous because it makes you believe in tomorrow."

"Courage is defined by what you do when you're afraid."

"Peace is a word, but freedom is an action."

"Nature doesn't care about your problems."

"Every person has a story worth hearing."

"The best jokes are the ones that make people forget about the war."

"I've seen enough death to know that life is precious."

"Truth is always more complicated than anyone wants to admit."

"Patience with yourself is harder than patience with others."

"Real strength is admitting you need help."

"Fear keeps you alive, but it also keeps you from living."

"The measure of a person is how they treat those who can't help them."