William Westmoreland

Military General American 1914 – 2005

American general; commander of U.S. forces in Vietnam War.

378 quotes

"We are not going to tuck tail and leave Vietnam until the Communists have stopped fighting."
War
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
Courage
"The soldier is the backbone of any military force."
Leadership
"You must have the courage of your convictions."
Courage
"Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible."
Leadership
"In any war, there is always uncertainty."
War
"A commander should have a lot of humility."
"The future is not something that happens to us, it's something we create."
Motivation
"Discipline is the hallmark of an effective military force."
Work
"We must never forget those who served with honor."
Gratitude
"History teaches us valuable lessons if we are willing to learn."
History
"A nation's strength lies in the character of its people."
Strength
"Peace must be earned through preparedness."
Peace
"Excellence is not an act but a habit."
Success
"The measure of a leader is what he leaves behind."
Leadership
"We must adapt or perish."
Change
"Integrity is non-negotiable in leadership."
Leadership
"The soldier's duty is to his country and his comrades."
"Vision without execution is hallucination."
Success
"A true leader listens to those around him."
Leadership
"Freedom requires sacrifice."
Freedom
"We must face challenges with determination."
Courage
"The past informs the present and shapes the future."
History
"Character is destiny."
Wisdom
"Persistence overcomes resistance."
Perseverance
"A leader must earn respect through action."
Leadership
"The greatest victories come from unity."
Motivation
"Honesty is the foundation of trust."
Truth
"We must serve something greater than ourselves."
Motivation
"Loyalty is earned, not demanded."
Relationships