Want Quotes by William H. McRaven

If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.

— William H. McRaven

As ISIS begins to gain momentum beyond where they already are, it really does create - but you see the surge of refugees and…

— William H. McRaven

I am not running with Hillary.

— William H. McRaven

“The common people and the great men and women are all defined by how they deal with life’s unfairness: Helen Keller, Nelson Mandela, Stephen…

— William H. McRaven

Following is one of the most underrated aspects of leadership… I have seen many a good [military unit] underachieve, because someone...thought the commander was…

— William H. McRaven

“After the war, Manor returned to New York University and finished his degree in 1947. Later that year he became an instructor at the…

— William H. McRaven

Petraeus is the finest general I have ever worked for; Holly Petraeus is a great American hero.

— William H. McRaven

Nighttime frequently increases alertness, and each mission should consider the ramifications of a night assault. Several of the most successful special operations were conducted…

— William H. McRaven

“for every failure, for every mistake, there were hundreds of successes: hostages rescued, suicide bombers stopped, pirates captured, terrorists killed, and countless lives saved.…

— William H. McRaven

“In life you will face a lot of Circuses. You will pay for your failures. But, if you persevere, if you let those failures…

— William H. McRaven

“It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you. It…

— William H. McRaven