My definition, the definition that I've always believed in, is that esprit de corps means love for one's own military legion - in my case, the United States Marine Corps. It means more than self-preservation, religion, or patriotism. I've also… — Chesty Puller Copy Share Image
What the American people want to do is fight a war without getting hurt. You can't do that any more than you can get… — Chesty Puller Copy Share Image
I've always believed that no officer's life, regardless of rank, is of such great value to his country that he should seek safety in… — Chesty Puller Copy Share Image
My definition, the definition that I've always believed in, is that esprit de corps means love for one's own military legion - in my… — Chesty Puller Copy Share Image
In the Confederate Army, an officer was judged by stark courage alone, and this made it possible for the Confederacy to live four years. — Chesty Puller Copy Share Image
My definition, a definition in the drill books from the time that General Von Steuben wrote the regulations for General George Washington, the definition… — Chesty Puller Copy Share Image
So they've got us surrounded, good! Now we can fire in any direction, those b*****ds won't get away this time! — Chesty Puller Copy Share Image
There are not enough chinamen in the world to stop a fully armed Marine regiment from going where ever they want to go. — Chesty Puller Copy Share Image
