“Honest men in prison know that there is no such thing as "brainwashing" or "breaking." These expressions of self-delusion never find use behind bars. They are just unfortunate metaphors that allow people outside prison to be less uncomfortable in discussing… — Jim Stockdale Copy Share Image
“Let me start with the overobvious, boxed in a cliché, wrapped in some truisms.” — Jim Stockdale Copy Share Image
“You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most… — Jim Stockdale Copy Share Image
“Stress is essential to leadership. Living with stress, knowing how to handle pressure, is necessary for survival. It is related to man's ability to… — Jim Stockdale Copy Share Image
“But what I'm saying is that whenever I've been in trouble spots -- in crises (and I've been in a lot of trouble and… — Jim Stockdale Copy Share Image
“Honest men in prison know that there is no such thing as "brainwashing" or "breaking." These expressions of self-delusion never find use behind bars.… — Jim Stockdale Copy Share Image
“At its best, citizenship finds an equilibrium between two essential ingredients -- that of rights and that of duties. When the idea of citizenship… — Jim Stockdale Copy Share Image
“About a month after I returned from Vietnam, one of my former prison mates came running to me after a reunion at the Naval… — Jim Stockdale Copy Share Image
