Soldier Quotes

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When a general, unable to estimate the enemy's strength, allows an inferior force to engage a larger one, or hurls a weak detachment against a… — Sun Tzu
There are three ways in which a ruler can bring misfortune on his army: By commanding the army to advance or to retreat, being ignorant… — Sun Tzu
Now a soldier's spirit is keenest in the morning; by noonday it has begun to flag; and in the evening, his mind is only on… — Sun Tzu
When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food. — Sun Tzu
Hence the experienced soldier, once in motion, is never bewildered; once he has broken camp, he is never at a loss. — Sun Tzu
The natural formation of the country is the soldier's best ally; but a power of estimating the adversary, of controlling the forces of victory, and… — Sun Tzu
One mark of a great soldier is that he fight on his own terms or fights not at all. — Sun Tzu
So in war, the way is to avoid what is strong and to strike at what is weak. Water shapes its course according to the… — Sun Tzu
There is more joy in heaven over a converted sinner than over a righteous person standing firm. A leader in battle has more love for… — Pope Gregory I
The point I wish to make is that those things cause the soldier to remember that the people at home are behind him. You do… — John J. Pershing
And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave. — Joseph Rodman Drake
Youths of the Pellaians and of the Macedonians and of the Hellenic Amphictiony and of the Lakedaimonians and of the Corinthians... and of all the… — Alexander the Great
As soldiers, you will always have to cherish and live up to the three ideals of faithfulness, duty and sacrifice. Soldiers who always remain faithful… — Subhas Chandra Bose
A soldier is the most-trusted profession in America. Americans have trust in you because you trust each other. No matter how difficult times are, those… — Richard A. Kidd
You must give soldiers reasons to have confidence and pride in themselves, in their leaders, and in their units. Only then will you have loyalty.… — George W. Dunaway
Citizens everywhere, and especially soldiers, should remember that entrenched bureaucracy, whatever the level, can be overcome. You've got to stick to it, be polite but… — William G. Bainbridge
In our Army every soldier must care about his job. Often- if the duty seems menial or hum-drum- it is hard to cultivate this attitude.… — William O. Wooldridge
Soldiers expect the noncommissioned officer to be technically proficient, up front, and honest with them. Soldiers must know that NCOs care, that they can approach… — Glen E. Morrell
There is no place in "our Army" for those who sexually harass or intimidate others, or whose use of alcohol or drugs degrades themselves and… — Glen E. Morrell
Every good soldier wants to live in an organized environment, secure in the knowledge that he or she will not be threatened or harassed by… — William A. Connelly
We want the Army to be society's model of fair treatment. We want to assure that all soldiers are treated fairly, not because it is… — Silas L. Copeland
Are you truly doing what's best for the nation, what's best for the Army, what's best for your unit, and what's best for your soldiers… — Richard A. Kidd
Soldiers are members of a profession of arms which has existed virtually unchanged for thousands of years- far longer than most other human institutions have… — William A. Connelly
We build character in order for us to withstand the rigors of combat and resist the temptations to compromise our principles in peacetime. We must… — Glen E. Morrell
A code of ethics cannot be developed overnight by edict or official pronouncement. It is developed by years of practice and performance of duty according… — Silas L. Copeland

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