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You know, I know, all of us know that the time factor is the vital consideration - and vital is the correct meaning of the… — George C. Marshall
The time has come when we must proceed with the business of carrying the war to the enemy, not permitting the greater portion of our… — George C. Marshall
We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, Our Flag will be recognized throughout the World as a symbol of Freedom… — George C. Marshall
I see that the flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down. — Douglas MacArthur
The one great element in continuing the success of an offensive is maintaining the momentum. This was lost last fall when shortages caused by the… — George C. Marshall
It is not enough to fight. It is the spirit which we bring to the fight that decides the issue. It is morale that wins… — George C. Marshall
An essential part of any successful action on the part of the United States is an understanding on the part of the people of America… — George C. Marshall
There has been considerable comment over the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to a soldier. I am afraid this does not seem as remarkable… — George C. Marshall
So as through a glass, and darkly - The age long strife I see - Where I fought in many guises, - Many names, but… — George S. Patton
We are dealing with veterans, not procedures; with their problems, not ours. — Omar N. Bradley
If we wish to be free; if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending; if we… — Patrick Henry
They (Women Marines) don't have a nickname, and they don't need one. They get their basic training in a Marine atmosphere, at a Marine Post.… — Thomas Holcomb
Goddamn it, you'll never get the Purple Heart hiding in a foxhole! Follow me! — Unknown Author
Casualties many; Percentage of dead not known; Combat efficiency; we are winning. — David M. Shoup
The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years. — James Forrestal
Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue. — Chester W. Nimitz
The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps. — Unknown Author
Retreat, hell! We're not retreating, we're just advancing in a different direction. — Oliver P. Smith
There has been one persistent theme through all Axis propaganda. This theme has been that Americans are admittedly rich, that Americans have considerable industrial power… — Franklin D. Roosevelt
Since the birth of our nation, the steady performance of the Marine Corps in fighting America's battles has made it the very symbol of military… — Clare Boothe Luce
Our young Marines of today are courageous, willing to make sacrifices, and are marvelous team players. I am confident our Corps, and indeed our Nation,… — Unknown Author
It's OK to have fun in the Marine Corps. I like to say we are an imperfect people working in an institution that tries to… — James L. Jones
And all of these together, as much as any campaign the Marine Corps has ever pursued, have brought an unrelenting, never-ceasing pride to all of… — Jim Webb
The Marines fought almost solely on esprit de corps, I was certain. It was inconceivable to most Marines that they should let another Marine down,… — Robert Sherrod
We should never lose sight of the ethos that has made the Marine Corps - where 'every Marine is a rifleman' - one of America's… — Robert M. Gates

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