"The true purpose of a military is to prevent war, not to wage it."

"The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, and understanding. To these must be added the utterly essential quality of humility."

"There's no point in being a pessimist, it won't work."

"I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!"

"The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter."