Even the lesson of victory itself brings with it profound concern, both for our future security and the survival of civilization. The destructiveness of the war potential, through progressive advances in scientific discovery, has in fact now reached a point which revises the traditional concepts of war.
DOUGLAS MACARTHURA true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others.
More Douglas MacArthur Quotes
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The scale and grandeur of the Russian effort mark it as the greatest military achievement in all history.
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I came through and I shall return.
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The entire world lies quietly at peace. The holy mission has been completed. And in reporting this to you, the people, I speak for the thousands of silent lips, forever stilled among the jungles and the beaches and in the deep waters of the Pacific which marked the way.
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I have one criticism about the Negro troops who fought under my command in the Korean War. They didn’t send me enough of them.
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He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.
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The soldier, above all other men, is required to practice the greatest act of religious training – sacrifice.
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People of the Philippines: I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God our forces stand again on Philippine soil-soil consecrated in the blood of our two peoples.
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Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.
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Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.
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Americans never quit.
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The chickens are coming home to roost, and you happen to have just moved into the chicken house.
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Only those are fit to live who are not afraid to die.
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In no other profession are the penalties for employing untrained personnel so appalling or so irrevocable as in the military.
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I realize that advice is worth what it costs–that is, nothing.
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If I had one more division like this First Marine Division I could win this war.
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