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Quotes by Soldier

"It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle."
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Norman Schwarzkopf
"It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle."
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"Swiftly the remembrance of all things is buried in the gulf of eternity."
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Marcus Aurelius
"Swiftly the remembrance of all things is buried in the gulf of eternity."
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"The family ties between hundreds of thousands of German families and their American relatives led many to think that America would never join a second war against Germany."
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Julius Streicher
"The family ties between hundreds of thousands of German families and their American relatives led many to think that America would never join a second war against Germany."
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"It was the wish of the Americans that their red brethren should remain peacefully round their own fires, and not embroil themselves in any disputes between the white people."
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Zebulon Pike
"It was the wish of the Americans that their red brethren should remain peacefully round their own fires, and not embroil themselves in any disputes between the white people."
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"There needs to be more pressure on the Mexican government to stop the drugs and illegal immigrants on their side of the border instead of exporting them to the U.S."
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Timothy Murphy
"There needs to be more pressure on the Mexican government to stop the drugs and illegal immigrants on their side of the border instead of exporting them to the U.S."
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"In the World War nothing was more dreadful to witness than a chain of men starting with a battalion commander and ending with an army commander sitting in telephone boxes, improvised or actual, talking, talking, talking, in place of leading, leading, leading."
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J. F. C. Fuller
"In the World War nothing was more dreadful to witness than a chain of men starting with a battalion commander and ending with an army commander sitting in telephone boxes, improvised or actual, talking, talking, talking, in place of leading, leading, leading."
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"The reason is that a military defeat of Britain will bring about the disintegration of the British Empire. This would not be of any benefit to Germany."
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Franz Halder
"The reason is that a military defeat of Britain will bring about the disintegration of the British Empire. This would not be of any benefit to Germany."
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"Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it."
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Thomas Francis Meagher
"Judged by the law of England, I know this crime entails upon me the penalty of death; but the history of Ireland explains that crime and justifies it."
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"What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors."
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Robert E. Lee
"What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors."
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"Our political machine, composed of thirteen independent sovereignties, have been perpetually operating against each other and against the federal head ever since the peace."
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Henry Knox
"Our political machine, composed of thirteen independent sovereignties, have been perpetually operating against each other and against the federal head ever since the peace."
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"Another adverse factor was the way the Russians received continual reinforcements from their back areas, as they fell back. It seemed to us that as soon as one force was wiped out, the path was blocked by the arrival of a fresh force."
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Gerd von Rundstedt
"Another adverse factor was the way the Russians received continual reinforcements from their back areas, as they fell back. It seemed to us that as soon as one force was wiped out, the path was blocked by the arrival of a fresh force."
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"The throttles could only move very, very slowly, always watching the temperature, always watching. And even in throttling back, you could bust it, even being very careful."
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Adolf Galland
"The throttles could only move very, very slowly, always watching the temperature, always watching. And even in throttling back, you could bust it, even being very careful."
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"Courage - a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it."
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William Tecumseh Sherman
"Courage - a perfect sensibility of the measure of danger, and a mental willingness to endure it."
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"They sowed the wind and now they are going to reap the whirlwind."
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Arthur Harris
"They sowed the wind and now they are going to reap the whirlwind."
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"As a person who has spent my career as a child psychologist and have dealt with many children who have struggled with many problems in families, I have seen families ripped apart by so many things that sometimes law has tried to deal with."
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Timothy Murphy
"As a person who has spent my career as a child psychologist and have dealt with many children who have struggled with many problems in families, I have seen families ripped apart by so many things that sometimes law has tried to deal with."
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"The fact is that the Vietnamese held Americans after 1973."
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Bo Gritz
"The fact is that the Vietnamese held Americans after 1973."
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"A Poem does not grow by jerks. As trees in Spring produce a new ring of tissue, so does every poet put forth a fresh outlay of stuff at the same season."
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Wilfred Owen
"A Poem does not grow by jerks. As trees in Spring produce a new ring of tissue, so does every poet put forth a fresh outlay of stuff at the same season."
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"We took this challenge before our Lord and our conscience, and it must be done, because this man, Hitler, he is the ultimate evil."
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Claus von Stauffenberg
"We took this challenge before our Lord and our conscience, and it must be done, because this man, Hitler, he is the ultimate evil."
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"On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be as bright and prosperous to the unfortunate race as the past has been dark and painful."
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Nelson A. Miles
"On the contrary, if they are treated with justice and humanity, proper example and the advantages of education given them, the coming years will be as bright and prosperous to the unfortunate race as the past has been dark and painful."
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"I expect that on the 1st of August, the SA will be once more ready for duty."
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Ernst Rohm
"I expect that on the 1st of August, the SA will be once more ready for duty."
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"Anyone who has to fight, even with the most modern weapons, against an enemy in complete command of the air, fights like a savage against modern European troops, under the same handicaps and with the same chances of success."
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Erwin Rommel
"Anyone who has to fight, even with the most modern weapons, against an enemy in complete command of the air, fights like a savage against modern European troops, under the same handicaps and with the same chances of success."
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"He who stops being better stops being good."
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Oliver Cromwell
"He who stops being better stops being good."
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"I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with which you have executed this important part of our enterprise."
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James Wolfe
"I congratulate you, my brave countrymen and fellow soldiers, on the spirit and success with which you have executed this important part of our enterprise."
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"Germans who wish to use firearms should join the SS or the SA - ordinary citizens don't need guns, as their having guns doesn't serve the State."
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Heinrich Himmler
"Germans who wish to use firearms should join the SS or the SA - ordinary citizens don't need guns, as their having guns doesn't serve the State."
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"Therefore, if one were to consider that there was virtually no possibility of success through the US-Japan negotiations, the military and economic pressures would only force Japan into further crisis if time were allowed to pass in vain."
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Hideki Tojo
"Therefore, if one were to consider that there was virtually no possibility of success through the US-Japan negotiations, the military and economic pressures would only force Japan into further crisis if time were allowed to pass in vain."
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"During war, the laws are silent."
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Quintus Tullius Cicero
"During war, the laws are silent."
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"I was never informed in advance about the start of the war or about foreign political developments."
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Fritz Sauckel
"I was never informed in advance about the start of the war or about foreign political developments."
War,
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"Let's be cautious about dreaming up extreme scenarios. The situation in Iraq is still salvageable."
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Rand Beers
"Let's be cautious about dreaming up extreme scenarios. The situation in Iraq is still salvageable."
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"The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy."
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Kenneth H. Cooper
"The reason I exercise is for the quality of life I enjoy."
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"Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men."
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Douglas Bader
"Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men."
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"If was, increased by a lack of railways in Russia - for bringing up supplies to our advancing troops."
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Gerd von Rundstedt
"If was, increased by a lack of railways in Russia - for bringing up supplies to our advancing troops."
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"If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened."
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George S. Patton
"If we take the generally accepted definition of bravery as a quality which knows no fear, I have never seen a brave man. All men are frightened. The more intelligent they are, the more they are frightened."
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"There is not one single place built in this country that did not have a former Arab population."
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Moshe Dayan
"There is not one single place built in this country that did not have a former Arab population."
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"Every friend to the liberty of his country is bound to reflect, and step forward to prevent the dreadful consequences which shall result from a government of events."
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Henry Knox
"Every friend to the liberty of his country is bound to reflect, and step forward to prevent the dreadful consequences which shall result from a government of events."
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"There was splendid fighting on the part of the division on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. There was no faltering or hesitation. Each man went to work determined to carry anything in reason."
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John Buford
"There was splendid fighting on the part of the division on the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. There was no faltering or hesitation. Each man went to work determined to carry anything in reason."
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"Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over such enemies, I have led you up these steep and dangerous rocks, only solicitous to show you the foe within your reach."
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James Wolfe
"Possessed with a full confidence of the certain success which British valor must gain over such enemies, I have led you up these steep and dangerous rocks, only solicitous to show you the foe within your reach."
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"Use social media for good and lift others up, not tear them down. Stay on the high road. Keep your peace."
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Germany Kent
"Use social media for good and lift others up, not tear them down. Stay on the high road. Keep your peace."
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"A man without decision can never be said to belong to himself."
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John W. Foster
"A man without decision can never be said to belong to himself."
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"Let your light shine as an inspiration to humanity and BE THE REASON someone believes in the goodness of people."
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Germany Kent
"Let your light shine as an inspiration to humanity and BE THE REASON someone believes in the goodness of people."
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"Those who have no hope pass their old age shrouded with an inward gloom."
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Wilfred Owen
"Those who have no hope pass their old age shrouded with an inward gloom."
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"How to win in life:1 work hard 2 complain less 3 listen more 4 try, learn, grow5 don't let people tell you it cant be done6 make no excuses."
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Germany Kent
"How to win in life:1 work hard 2 complain less 3 listen more 4 try, learn, grow5 don't let people tell you it cant be done6 make no excuses."
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"One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire."
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John W. Foster
"One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire."
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"Few are sufficiently sensible of the importance of that economy in reading which selects, almost exclusively, the very first order of books. Why, except for some special reason, read an inferior book, at the very time you might be reading one of the highest order?"
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John W. Foster
"Few are sufficiently sensible of the importance of that economy in reading which selects, almost exclusively, the very first order of books. Why, except for some special reason, read an inferior book, at the very time you might be reading one of the highest order?"
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"But there were highs as well as lows, it was as though they said everybody was picking on the man who had more practical real life experiences than the whole batch of them put together."
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James Stockdale
"But there were highs as well as lows, it was as though they said everybody was picking on the man who had more practical real life experiences than the whole batch of them put together."
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"Look beneath the surface, let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee."
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Marcus Aurelius
"Look beneath the surface, let not the several quality of a thing nor its worth escape thee."
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"With God, you are stronger than your struggles and more fierce than your fears. God provides comfort and strength to those who trust in Him. Be encouraged, keep standing, and know that everything's going to be alright."
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Germany Kent
"With God, you are stronger than your struggles and more fierce than your fears. God provides comfort and strength to those who trust in Him. Be encouraged, keep standing, and know that everything's going to be alright."
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"It is more important to go slow and gain the lessons you need along the journey then to rush the process and arrive at your destination empty."
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Germany Kent
"It is more important to go slow and gain the lessons you need along the journey then to rush the process and arrive at your destination empty."
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"Even the least of our activities ought to have some end in view."
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Marcus Aurelius
"Even the least of our activities ought to have some end in view."
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"Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash."
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George S. Patton
"Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash."
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"It was not my intention whatsoever for the Japanese government to try to get me out of trouble. And I really appreciate the Japanese government for all they have done for me."
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Robert Jenkins
"It was not my intention whatsoever for the Japanese government to try to get me out of trouble. And I really appreciate the Japanese government for all they have done for me."
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