Omar Bradley

Military General American 1893 – 1981

American general; commanded U.S. forces in European Theater; became general of army.

385 quotes

"There is no glory in outspending all competitors."
Wisdom
"I believe the very first step is to keep the afterwards of today for the morrows of tomorrow."
"Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, can respond with a good deal of satisfaction."
"We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate."
Politics
"My only ambition in life is to be true to myself and to do right as I understand it."
"The world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, and the hopes of its children."
War
"Discipline is the soul of an army. Without it, no success is possible."
"I have complete faith in the American soldier."
Faith
"The most vital quality a soldier can possess is self-confidence."
Courage
"We must hold high the torch of freedom."
Freedom
"Give me the right weapons and I will win any conflict."
"The very fact that we can discuss these questions is proof of our strength."
Strength
"I place my greatest faith in our youth."
Hope
"Wars are not won by defensive action alone."
"We face a challenge that calls for courage, skill and determination."
"The officer who doesn't know his job should make room for someone who does."
"I am convinced that the surest way to maintain our freedom is by maintaining military strength."
Freedom
"We must never forget that the ultimate goal of military strength is peace."
Peace
"The question is not whether we can afford to spend money on defense, but whether we can afford not to."
"A true leader must have the courage to stand alone."
Leadership
"The most important thing in warfare is not the weapons, but the men who use them."
"Success in any great human undertaking requires absolute integrity."
"We must strive for excellence in all that we do."
"The test of a man is his ability to face reality and accept it."
Wisdom
"I have always believed in giving credit where credit is due."
"The strength of our nation lies not in weapons, but in the character of our people."
"We must never surrender our principles, no matter how great the cost."
"A man who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
"The greatest victories are often achieved through persistence and determination."
Perseverance
"True leadership is measured not by the applause you receive, but by the respect you command."
Leadership