Today, the world looks to America for leadership. And America looks to its Corps of Marines. — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
If I had one more division like this First Marine Division I could win this war. — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
The Marines fought almost solely on esprit de corps, I was certain. It was inconceivable to most Marines that they should let… — Robert Sherrod Copy Share Image
Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue. — Chester W. Nimitz Copy Share Image
I've always been proud of being a Marine. I won't hesitate to defend the Corps. — Jonathan Winters Copy Share Image
The Marine Corps has just been called by the New York Times, 'The elite of this country.' I think it is the… — William Halsey Copy Share Image
Being ready is not what matters. What matters is winning after you get there. — Victor H. Krulak Copy Share Image
Every Marine is, first and foremost, a rifleman. All other conditions are secondary. — Alfred M. Gray Copy Share Image
I hurt for my Marines, goodhearted American guys who'd bear these burdens for the rest of their lives. And I mourned for… — Nathaniel Fick Copy Share Image
Why in hell can't the Army do it if the Marines can. They are the same kind of men; why can't they… — John J. Pershing Copy Share Image
I still need Marines who can shoot and salute. But I need Marines who can fix jet engines and man sophisticated radar… — Robert E. Cushman Jr Copy Share Image
Lying offshore, ready to act, the presence of ships and Marines sometimes means much more than just having air power or ship's… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
We have two companies of Marines running rampant all over the northern half of this island, and three Army regiments pinned down… — John W. Vessey, Jr Copy Share Image
Marines die, that's what we're here for. But the Marine Corps lives forever. And that means YOU live forever. — Phil Hartman Copy Share Image
I can never again see a UNITED STATES MARINE without experiencing a feeling of reverence. — Edward Johnson Copy Share Image
For over 221 years our Corps has done two things for this great Nation. We make Marines, and we win battles. — Charles C. Krulak Copy Share Image
Marines I see as two breeds, Rottweilers or Dobermans, because Marines come in two varieties, big and mean, or skinny and mean.… — Rodney Stark Copy Share Image
There was always talk of espirit de corps, of being gung ho, and that must have been a part of it. Better,… — James Brady Copy Share Image
Goddamn it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me! — Henry Pierson Crowe Copy Share Image
I have only two men out of my company and 20 out of some other company. We need support, but it is… — Clifton B. Cates Copy Share Image
We have two companies of MARINES running all over this island and thousands of ARMY troops doing nothing! — John W. Vessey, Jr Copy Share Image