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Arleigh Burke

(1901–1996) Military Officer

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Arleigh Burke was a military officer, best known for Recollections of Adm. Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Ret. ), CNO Years, 1955-1961.

Quick Facts About Arleigh Burke

Born: October 19, 1901
Died: January 1, 1996
Profession: Military Officer
Notable works: Recollections of Adm. Arleigh A. Burke, USN (Ret. ), CNO Years, 1955-1961

About Arleigh Burke

Arleigh Albert Burke was an admiral of the United States Navy who distinguished himself during World War II and the Korean War, and who served as Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Arleigh Burke

Any commander who fails to exceed his authority is not of much use to his subordinates.

Authority

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The object of leadership may be stated as having a system whereby a leader recognizes what is good for the good of…

Can do

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Success can not be administrated.

Can not

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The major deterrent to war is in a mans mind.

Deterrent

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There never is a convenient place to fight a war when the other man starts it.

Convenient

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The major deterrent to war is in a man's mind.

Deterrent

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This ship is built to fight. You had better know how.

Built

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The difference between a good and great officer is about ten seconds.

Differences

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Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all of the good characteristics, like integrity,…

Accepting

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For in this modern world, the instruments of warfare are not solely for waging war. Far more importantly, they are the means…

Chaos

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