William Halsey

"The difference between a good officer and a great one is knowing when to bend the rules."

"Fortune favors the prepared mind."

"Never underestimate the power of a man with nothing left to lose."

"The sea has no mercy for the unprepared."

"A captain must inspire respect, not demand it."

"Loyalty is earned through action, not purchased with rank."

"The only certainty in life is change itself."

"A true leader lifts others up, not himself above them."

"Dreams without effort are just fantasies."

"The cost of freedom is eternal vigilance."

"Wisdom is knowing what you don't know."

"A man who fears nothing often learns nothing."

"Time is the one resource no amount of rank can purchase."

"The strongest navy is built by the strongest men."

"Never let them see you sweat, but always let them see your determination."

"A ship's success depends on every man knowing his purpose."

"The past is a teacher; the future is a mystery; the present is where we live."

"Kindness in wartime is often mistaken for weakness."

"A commander's hardest job is sending men into danger."

"The truth is like the sea—powerful and unforgiving."

"Success is built on the foundation of failure."

"A peaceful man can be more dangerous than an angry one."

"Imagination is the birthplace of innovation."

"The measure of courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."

"A nation's strength is reflected in her navy."

"Knowledge without application is just entertainment."

"The best time to prepare for tomorrow is yesterday."

"A grateful man is a humble man."

"Never confuse silence with agreement."

"The only way through is forward."