Quotes on Military Leader

The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet.

You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.

There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

Optimistic people play a disproportionate role in shaping our lives. Their decisions make a difference; they are inventors, entrepreneurs, political and military leaders - not average people. They got to where they are by seeking challenges and taking risks.

No ruler should put troops into the field merely to gratify his own spleen; no general should fight a battle simply out of pique.

Always do everything you ask of those you command.

Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.

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

Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.

A good general not only sees the way to victory; he also knows when victory is impossible.

The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them.