“Because I was in such good shape, my fatigue level never reached the point of physical exhaustion that contributes to mental exhaustion and, ultimately, to combat fatigue.”

I learned a valuable lesson that nothing is ever guaranteed.

The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.

It is far easier to find quiet than to find peace. True peace must come from within oneself.

That’s what officers must do – break the cycle of fear. If a soldier is concentrating on his own feelings and on his own fear, and he sees you moving around, he realizes that you’re sharing the burden with him. That’s why he can then move.

If combat had taught me anything, it taught me what was essential in life and what wasn’t.

Take a moment of self-reflection. Look at yourself in the mirror every night and ask yourself if you did your best.

War exposes the best and worst of those who are called to fight. I know of no man who lacked character in peace and then discovered his character in combat.

The paratroopers were the best soldiers at the infantry school and I wanted to be with the best.

A leader should strive to be an individual of flawless character, technical competence, and moral courage.

Very few men can remain poised under an artillery concentration.

Never, ever give up regardless of the adversity.

There is no need to tell someone how to do his job if you have properly trained your team.

Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time.

Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness.

If you have character, that means the guy you are dealing with can trust you.

War is romantic only to those who are far away from the sounds and turmoil of battle.

When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute.

There are always various issues in the world, but Japan will contribute to solving them under the banner of proactive pacifism.

As much as I would love to contribute to the population growth of this town by way of teen pregnancies I must decline.

Everyone has to contribute, or they become laborers.

When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.

The men who create power make an indispensable contribution to the nation’s greatness.

It’s rare that you see an artist in his 30s or 40s able to really contribute something amazing.

There should be a graphic novel dealing with the contribution of the women of the civil rights movement, to tell their story.