War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision. In war there is no substitute for victory. — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days, on other fields will bear the fruits of… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
Few names have left a firmer imprint upon the pages of the history of American times than has that of Ty Cobb...… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
Apart from an innate grasp of tactical concepts, a great coach must possess the essentials attributes of leadership which mold men into… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
For those to whom much is given, much is required. It is not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
It seems strangely difficult for some to realize that here in Asia is where the Communist conspirators have elected to make their… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
Competitive sports keep alive in us a spirit and vitality. Sports teach the strong to know when they are weak and the… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
While I was not consulted prior to the President's decision to intervene in support of the Republic of Korea, that decision from… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory. — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
From the Far East I send you one single thought, one sole idea - written in red on every beachhead from Australia… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
Once war is forced upon us, there is no alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
We have known the bitterness of defeat and the exultation of triumph, and from both we have learned there can be no… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain with… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
Men since the beginning of time have sought peace...military alliances, balances of power, leagues of nations, all in turn have failed, leaving the only… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
People of the Philippines: I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God our forces stand again on Philippine soil—soil consecrated in the blood… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
I stand on this rostrum with a sense of deep humility and great pride - humility in the weight of those great American architects… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
Our country is now geared to an arms economy bred in an artificially induced psychosis of war hysteria and an incessant propaganda of fear. — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
If I had one more division like this First Marine Division I could win this war. — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
However horrible the incidents of war may be, the soldier who is called upon to offer and to give his life for his country… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
While Asia is commonly referred to as the Gateway to Europe, it is no less true that Europe is the Gateway to Asia, and… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
I believe that the entire effort of modern society should be concentrated on the endeavor to outlaw war as a method of the solution… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
In war, as it is waged now, with the enormous losses on both sides, both sides will lose. It is a form of mutual… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
I am concerned for the security of our great Nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious… — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
I've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes. — Douglas MacArthur Copy Share Image
