Famous Quotes
Discover inspiring wisdom and timeless quotes from history's greatest minds
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Military leaders and strategists
Sun Tzu
-544When you surround an army, leave an outlet free. Do not press a desperate foe too hard.
Abraham Whipple
1733 - 1819I'm in the prime of life, but the worst is past.
Abu Abbas
I came, I saw, I conquered.
Adolf Galland
1912 - 1996The first rule of all air combats is to see the opponent first.
Alan G. Poindexter
1961 - 2012The opportunities that are waiting for us on the other side of adversity are unlimited.
Alexander Haig
1924 - 2010When I walk in that door, I represent the legacy of valor and sacrifice of those who served before me.
Alexander Vindman
1975I think it's admirable to do what is right despite personal or professional risk.
Alexander the Great
356 - 323We have met the enemy and they are ours.
Alfred M. Gray
1928Amateurs talk strategy, professionals talk logistics.
Ambrose Burnside
1824 - 1881Hope is the only universal liar who never loses his reputation for veracity.
Ant Middleton
1981If you want something you’ve never had before, you have to do something you’ve never done before.
Anthony Wayne
1745 - 1796My little farm, without the assistance of man, produced the breadstuff for my family. I had also cattle to feed the army...
Anthony Zinni
1943We are moving with a speed of a hundred times faster than what anyone has done before. It is just amazing.
Arleigh Burke
1901 - 1996In general, the navy lost its tactical skills in the years that preceded World War II. My idea was to get the fleet back...
Ashfaq Parvez Kayani
1952Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.