William Westmoreland

"The will of the people is supreme."

"We must never give up on our dreams."

"The soldier's primary obligation is to his country and the men under his command."

"Success in warfare requires understanding your enemy as well as yourself."

"A commander must make decisions with incomplete information and live with the consequences."

"The measure of a leader is not in the battles won, but in the lives preserved."

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

"Military discipline is the foundation upon which all other virtues are built."

"One must adapt strategy as circumstances change on the battlefield."

"The burden of command is knowing that decisions affect countless lives."

"Truth in reporting is essential to sound military decision-making."

"A general's greatest asset is the trust of his soldiers."

"Patience in planning prevents panic in execution."

"The lessons of history are written in the sacrifices of soldiers."

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but action despite it."

"Strategic vision requires seeing beyond the immediate horizon."

"The strength of any military lies in the character of its people."

"One cannot lead from behind; leadership demands example."

"Victory without honor is merely conquest."

"Understanding terrain is as important as understanding tactics."

"The fog of war demands that leaders remain calm and methodical."

"A soldier's word must be his bond in all circumstances."

"Progress requires moving forward even when the path is uncertain."

"The greatest casualty of war is the loss of innocence."

"Leadership in crisis reveals one's true character."

"The strength of conviction must guide difficult choices."

"One learns more from failures than from easy victories."

"Preparation and vigilance prevent unnecessary tragedy."

"The soldier serves something greater than himself."

"Effective communication is the glue that holds organizations together."