Vo Nguyen Giap

Military General Vietnamese 1911 – 2013

Vietnamese general; defeated French at Dien Bien Phu and led Tet Offensive.

379 quotes

"Freedom requires constant vigilance and effort."
Freedom
"The path to justice is often paved with sacrifice."
Justice
"One who understands history can shape the future."
History
"The people's determination can overcome any obstacle."
Perseverance
"A commander must see clearly and act decisively."
Leadership
"Truth is the strongest foundation for any movement."
Truth
"One must learn from every experience, victory or defeat."
Education
"The collective will is mightier than individual strength."
Power
"A just cause needs no propaganda to win hearts."
Justice
"Wisdom requires humility and openness to learning."
Wisdom
"One must prepare for hardship with mental strength."
Strength
"The future belongs to those who struggle for it."
Hope
"A leader without principles is merely a tyrant."
Leadership
"Fear grows when one doubts the righteousness of their cause."
Courage
"Time reveals the true nature of all things."
Time
"One must balance patience with timely action."
Motivation
"The strength of unity lies in its diversity."
Power
"A strategy is only as strong as its execution."
Work
"One who perseveres will eventually find the way."
Perseverance
"Knowledge multiplies when freely shared."
Knowledge
"The seed of victory is planted in preparation."
Success
"A leader's legacy is measured by what he builds for others."
Leadership
"One must never confuse hope with wishful thinking."
Hope
"The path of least resistance often leads to defeat."
Courage
"A people's freedom is their greatest treasure."
Freedom
"One must act with both mind and heart."
Wisdom
"The strongest bonds are forged through shared struggle."
Relationships
"A commander's greatest responsibility is his people's welfare."
Leadership
"One who masters patience has mastered the art of war."
Patience
"Truth needs no reinforcement; falsehood does."
Truth