Work Quotes

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"Communication between commander and soldier must be as clear as crystal, or blood is spilled in confusion."
Konstantin Rokossovsky
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"The heart of any organization is the integrity of its leadership."
Ivan Konev
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"A soldier who knows he is valued will move mountains for his commander."
Ivan Konev
"I have one yardstick by which I measure every man, woman, and child that comes to work in my office: Are they trying to do the best job they can do?"
Dwight D. Eisenhower
"We are not here to spend money but to do the people's business."
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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"If you are going to win any battle you have to do one thing at a time."
George S. Patton
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"My dear, I don't give a damn. I just want to get the damn war over and get the hell out."
George S. Patton
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"The strength of an organization lies in the unity of its members."
George C. Marshall
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"Pride in one's work is the mark of a professional and a craftsman."
George C. Marshall
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"A true professional takes pride in excellence, regardless of recognition."
George C. Marshall
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"The cost of leadership is the subordination of personal desires to public duty."
George C. Marshall
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"A military operation without clear objectives is merely organized chaos."
Georgy Zhukov
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"The organization of resources determines outcomes more than courage alone."
Georgy Zhukov
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"The soldier in the field cares not for ideology but for clear orders and fair treatment."
Georgy Zhukov
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"The supply line is as important as the front line—perhaps more so."
Georgy Zhukov
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"Strategy without execution is merely a dream."
Konstantin Rokossovsky
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"Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built."
Konstantin Rokossovsky
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"In the heat of battle, training becomes instinct."
Konstantin Rokossovsky
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"Discipline and respect form the backbone of any effective military organization."
Aleksandr Vasilevsky
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"A well-executed plan beats a brilliant improvisation in nine out of ten cases."
Aleksandr Vasilevsky
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"I would say that the first requirement in any generalship is speed."
Bernard Montgomery
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"Communication is key to any successful operation."
Bernard Montgomery
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"Speed of action is essential in modern warfare."
Bernard Montgomery
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"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all."
Omar Bradley
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"Work gives life meaning and purpose."
Omar Bradley
"Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you're a thousand miles from the corn field."
Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Accomplishment is the product of labor and thought."
Dwight D. Eisenhower
"Discipline is the foundation of any successful organization."
Erwin Rommel
"One must always maintain discipline, even in the chaos of battle."
Erwin Rommel
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"Success comes to those who work for it."
Pershing