Wisdom Quotes

"The most valuable intelligence often comes from the soldiers in the trenches, not the generals in the tent."

"The strength of conviction must be matched by the flexibility of mind to adjust tactics."

"A commander's greatest strength is knowing the limits of his own knowledge."

"A commander who does not learn from observation is blindfolded in the midst of battle."

"Wisdom in war consists of choosing which battles to fight and which to avoid."

"Discipline is the cornerstone of any successful organization."

"I maintain that what is wanted is a clear picture of what is to be done."

"A plan must be flexible or it will break under stress."

"I have always maintained that discipline must be self imposed."

"The best way to predict the future is to study the past."

"One must never underestimate the enemy."

"Clear communication is the foundation of good leadership."

"I have found that simplicity is the key to good planning."

"I have always believed that good planning prevents panic."

"A good commander adapts to changing circumstances."

"Clear thinking is essential in times of crisis."

"The world has achieved brilliance without wisdom, power without conscience. Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants."

"In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock."

"A good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge."

"Humility is the first step toward true greatness."

"Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable."

"Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed."

"The most important thing in life is to find out what is important to you."

"Extremes to the right and to the left of any political dispute are always wrong."

"Never underestimate the power of an enemy, nor overestimate the strength of your own force."

"I believe that it is wiser to accept the facts of existence than to waste one's life struggling against them."

"A military commander must trust his instinct, but verify with facts."

"Never allow the perfect to be the enemy of the good."

"One must always be prepared for the unexpected."

"The mind is the most powerful weapon in war."