Omar Bradley

"In the face of overwhelming odds, men find extraordinary strength."

"A commander who does not take care of his men will find they do not take care of his mission."

"The soldier understands that freedom is not free; it is purchased with sacrifice."

"Adaptability is the mark of a great commander; rigidity is the mark of a failed one."

"Trust is the currency of leadership, and it is both precious and fragile."

"A man who will not learn is a man who cannot grow."

"The weight of command is that you are responsible for every decision, good or ill."

"Honesty in communication, even when it brings bad news, is the foundation of trust."

"A leader's character is revealed not in victory, but in how he handles defeat."

"The soldier who thinks for himself is worth ten who merely follow orders."

"Nations rise and fall based not on their armies, but on their citizens' virtue."

"A commander must balance vision with realism, hope with preparation."

"The greatest sacrifice a soldier makes is not his life, but his peace of mind."

"Discipline without purpose breeds resentment; purpose without discipline brings chaos."

"A man's true colors are shown not in times of plenty, but in times of hardship."

"The soldier's path is one of service, and service ennobles the soul."

"A leader who surrounds himself with yes-men will be blindsided by reality."

"The price of excellence is constant vigilance and unceasing effort."

"In warfare, luck favors the prepared mind, not the hopeful one."

"A commander's first duty is to understand the capabilities and limitations of his force."

"The soldier learns that life's greatest lessons come from the harshest teachers."

"Mercy in victory is the mark of a leader who truly understands power."

"A nation's strength is not in its weapons, but in the character of its people."

"The general who plans for every contingency is the one who survives the unexpected."

"A leader must inspire not through fear, but through respect and vision."

"The soldier's greatest enemy is often not the foe before him, but doubt within."

"Success is not measured by how much you gain, but by what you keep and why."

"A commander who does not understand his own limitations is a danger to his men."

"The pursuit of peace requires the same dedication as the prosecution of war."

"A man's integrity is the only thing that cannot be taken from him if he will not surrender it."