Who said "Better to be the head of a lizard than the tail of a lion."?

This quote is attributed to William Halsey.

Better to be the head of a lizard than the tail of a lion. - William Halsey

"Better to be the head of a lizard than the tail of a lion."

William Halsey Leadership

Military Admiral American 1882–1959

"Hit hard, hit fast, hit often."

"There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstance to meet."

"The only thing worse than a battle lost is a battle won."

"Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!"

"A leader must be fair and just."

"Integrity is everything."

"One must take responsibility for one's environment."

"In this house, I make the decisions"