The ignorance of a leader is inverse to that of his followers.

no man can be what he wants to be, he can only be what others want him to be

Those who believe they can choose their own battles only demonstrate cowardice... Battles are situations thrust upon us. Affording one honor in involvement, bravery in effort, and heroism in victory.

Lead me, follow me, or get the hell out of my way.

Great ideas have no value if you cannot convince anybody to use them.

Never forget that no military leader has ever become great without audacity.