“Let's make a deal, if you don't blame me for your failures I won't take credit for your successes.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Failure Copy Share Image
“In leadership that 20/20 vision sometimes becomes 20/40 or 30/50 depending on how close you are to the situation. To my AG… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Dreams Copy Share Image
“The greatest risk most of us will take in our lifetime is that of repression or denial of basic rights of another… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Diversity Copy Share Image
“A leader who allows their subordinates to suffer as proof of who is the boss likely quenches their thirst with salt water… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Afraid Copy Share Image
“What do I and a diamond have in common? We are tough, brilliant, and carbon based entities which evolved into something better… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Character Copy Share Image
“It’s always amazing, when I think about this exact time every year. My goals seemed so lofty and far away. Today, I… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Cause and effect Copy Share Image
“Life Algebra 101 - I truly value my own ignorance of what is to come for me, It is those unknown variables… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Life Copy Share Image
“When you realize you've evolved from the mentored to the Mentor it gives much more to the meaning and lessons learned in… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Death Copy Share Image
“Where your soul meets your purpose is the azimuth known as your passion and from there you can plot points of inspiration… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Goals Copy Share Image
“During my road trip of life I have encountered many potholes, areas under construction, delays caused by others on the same road,… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Faith-quotes Copy Share Image
“The day my NCO support channel abandoned me like a unwanted child at a Fire Station to a toxic commander was the… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Army-quotes Copy Share Image
“The death of unit morale is always precipitated by the neglect of a Soldiers and families health and welfare.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Death Copy Share Image
“A leader is skating up hill on a slippery slope when Servant Leadership is not part of a leaders philosophy.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Leadership Copy Share Image
“There are circumstances which can only be created and remedied in a crucible of fury, fire, and destruction like the serotinous cones… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Art of life Copy Share Image
“If you haven't learned to love yourself you are in reality living a lie proclaiming to be in love with someone else.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Living a lie Copy Share Image
“Your most valuable treasures are the ones which cannot be bought or stolen because they live within your spirit.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Appreciation quotes Copy Share Image
“Life is a roller coaster of highs, lows, hard lefts, hard rights, and even some loop-de-loops. But, know this participation is mandatory… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Goals quotes Copy Share Image
“Our journeys are different but we can share the same well traveled path during parts of our excursion. Small victories win wars… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Journey Copy Share Image
“We are one people until you decide we are one person in the churning sea of humanity.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Humanity Copy Share Image
“When you look down the length of your chain and see it is made mostly of weak links it is time to… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Leadership development Copy Share Image
“The saddle is off and the rest of this ride will be bareback. Code for it's gonna be a tough ride to… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Leadership development Copy Share Image
“Envision life as you're juggling 6 balls. The balls are called faith, work, family, health, friends, and integrity. But one day, you… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Choices-and-consequences Copy Share Image
“To some strength is measured in numbers but to me strength is measured in character.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Character-quote Copy Share Image
“Place your faith not in the frailness of "Man" but in the power and glory of the creator and observe what happens… — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Faith Copy Share Image
“The future you build for yourself is only as limited as your imagination and a undisciplined goal orientated mind.” — Donavan Nelson Butler, Master Sergeant US Army Goal-setting Copy Share Image
