William Halsey

"A leader who cannot inspire cannot truly lead."

"The sea teaches that preparation is the foundation of luck."

"In war, the unseen enemy is often the most dangerous."

"I have always believed that the best defense is preparation."

"A true officer never delegates his responsibility to succeed."

"The greatest strength lies in the willingness to be vulnerable."

"I trust my men more than I trust my plans."

"The sea has taught me that humility is the price of survival."

"The only good thing about being chased by the enemy is that it takes your mind off your troubles at home."

"A captain's job is to make the hard decisions so his men don't have to."

"Never trust a man who doesn't drink or smoke."

"When the going gets tough, remember why you started."

"Fear is just the price we pay for caring about something."

"The sea teaches you humility if you're foolish enough to listen."

"A ship is only as strong as the weakest link in her chain."

"Don't wait for permission to be great."

"The best defense is knowing your enemy better than he knows himself."

"A commander who doesn't know his men's names doesn't deserve their loyalty."

"Hope is not a strategy, but it's a start."

"The ocean cares nothing for your rank or reputation."

"Sometimes the bravest thing a man can do is admit he was wrong."

"History judges us not by our intentions, but by our actions."

"A thinking man's greatest enemy is his own doubt."

"The measure of a man is not his words, but his deeds."

"Patience in war is a luxury most cannot afford."

"Every mistake is a lesson if you're wise enough to learn it."

"Lead from the front, not from behind a desk."

"The only time to think about tomorrow is when planning for today."

"A man's word is his bond; without it, he has nothing."

"Strength comes not from avoiding struggle, but from embracing it."