Determination Quote by Michael G. Kramer
““US General Mathew Ridgeway was speaking about “Operation Vulture”. He said, “When the day comes for me to meet my maker and account for my actions, the thing that I would be most proud of is the fact that I fought against and perhaps totally prevented the carrying out of one of the most hare-brained tactical schemes that would have cost the lives of thousands upon thousands of men!” (A Gracious Enemy & After the War Volume Two)””
About This Quote
Source Book: A Gracious Enemy & After the War Volume Two, author unknown
He takes pride in preventing a disastrous military plan that would have caused massive casualties.
In simple terms: Proud of stopping a deadly scheme.
Key Takeaway
Prevent harmful tactics.
Themes
courage
morality
military ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- Military planning
- ethical leadership
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Strategic decision‑making
human cost of war
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should guide refusing a risky operation?
- How do we balance duty and conscience?
A Different Perspective
Such decisions can be clouded by limited information.
