Wisdom Quotes

"The strength of conviction must be matched by the humility to listen."

"One should aspire to make decisions that stand the test of time."

"Wisdom comes from listening more than speaking."

"Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants."

"In the gravest emergencies, a brave and experienced general can find solutions."

"Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up."

"Life is not fair; anyone who thinks otherwise is a fool."

"I know war as few other men in this generation know it."

"The art of command lies in knowing when to hold firm and when to yield."

"The greatest strategic error is believing your own propaganda."

"The professional respects his opponent and learns from his methods."

"To lead men in war, one must first understand men in peace."

"The man who knows only his own doctrine is blind to his enemy's possibilities."

"Wisdom comes from experience, and experience comes from mistakes."

"A good officer must be comfortable with uncertainty."

"A captain must know when to follow his instincts."

"I have learned that listening is more powerful than shouting."

"The only strategy worth following is one you understand completely."

"I learned long ago that pride often precedes disaster."

"The greatest strength is knowing your limitations."

"I trust my instincts because I have trained them well."

"A leader must be comfortable making decisions with incomplete information."

"In life, as at sea, you must read the conditions carefully."

"I have always believed that the best defense is preparation."

"To know oneself is the beginning of all wisdom and the foundation of all great achievement."

"Knowledge without virtue is a dangerous weapon."

"A wise leader listens more than he speaks."

"One must know one's enemy to defeat them."

"A man of principle does not bend."

"The mind must be stronger than circumstance."