Pershing

Military General American 1860 – 1948

American general; commanded U.S. forces in WWI and Mexican campaigns.

374 quotes

"A soldier's promise is his most valuable possession"
Truth
"The pursuit of peace requires the will to fight"
Peace
"In unity, a group of individuals becomes unstoppable"
Friendship
"A leader's greatest joy is seeing his soldiers succeed"
Happiness
"The soldier who loses hope has truly been defeated"
Hope
"A commander's responsibility never ends"
Power
"The pursuit of excellence demands constant vigilance"
Success
"A soldier's faith in his cause is his greatest armor"
Faith
"The greatest teachers are those who lead by example"
Education
"A leader who cannot forgive cannot truly lead"
Kindness
"The soldier's journey from fear to courage defines him"
Courage
"The right man in the right place at the right time makes history."
Leadership
"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all."
Leadership
"A soldier's first duty is obedience; his second is the welfare of those under his command."
Leadership
"Prepare for war in times of peace."
Courage
"Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it."
Leadership
"The greatest battle is won not by the soldier with the strongest arm, but by the one with the strongest will."
Perseverance
"Success in war depends upon the degree to which the commander infuses the soldier with his own will."
Success
"A general must learn to trust his instincts, for they are often wiser than his calculations."
Wisdom
"There is no substitute for hard work and determination in achieving greatness."
Work
"The measure of a man is not in how he falls, but in how he rises."
Strength
"In war, morale is half the battle; the other half is logistics."
War
"Weakness invites aggression; strength commands respect."
Strength
"A true leader serves his men, not himself."
Leadership
"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."
Courage
"The soldier who understands why he fights is the soldier who will prevail."
Motivation
"Organization and discipline transform chaos into victory."
Leadership
"A man's character is his destiny."
Life
"The best victories are those won without firing a shot."
Peace