William Westmoreland

"History will judge our actions more fairly than our contemporaries."

"A leader's responsibility extends beyond the immediate mission."

"The pursuit of peace requires understanding those with whom we conflict."

"Time is a commander's most precious resource."

"The strength of resolve is tested in moments of greatest doubt."

"Innovation in military thinking prevents stagnation and defeat."

"Respect must be earned through consistent action and integrity."

"The wisdom of experience should guide the ambition of youth."

"One's legacy is determined by how one treats those under one's command."

"The battlefield strips away pretense and reveals true character."

"Loyalty flows both ways between commander and soldier."

"The pursuit of victory must be tempered by human compassion."

"Understanding one's limitations is a sign of wisdom, not weakness."

"The defense of freedom requires constant vigilance."

"A commander is accountable for every decision made under his authority."

"The complexities of strategy are often hidden behind simple orders."

"Perseverance in the face of adversity defines military character."

"The soldier's sacrifice demands that leaders act with utmost gravity."

"Peace is not the absence of conflict but the management of it."

"The technology of war changes; the principles of leadership do not."

"One must maintain hope even when circumstances seem hopeless."

"The measure of civilization is how it treats those it conquers."

"A leader's first duty is to know his own mind clearly."

"The soldier represents the will of his nation."

"Strength without wisdom leads to destruction."

"The fog of uncertainty is where leadership is truly tested."

"Honoring commitments, however difficult, defines a leader's integrity."

"The pursuit of excellence must govern all military endeavors."

"One cannot command respect; one must inspire it through action."

"The weight of decisions increases proportionally with their consequences."