Military Quotes

The warning message we sent the Russians was a calculated ambiguity that would be clearly understood.

Alexander Haig

Our bombs are smarter than the average high school student. At least they can find Kuwait.

A. Whitney Brown

I believe in compulsory cannibalism. If people were forced to eat what they killed, there would be no more wars.

Abbie Hoffman

Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks.

Alexander Suvorov

The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps.

Alexander Vandegrift

One minute can decide the outcome of the battle, one hour - the outcome of the campaign, and one day - the fate of the country.

Alexander Suvorov

The more comfort the less courage there is.

Alexander Suvorov

Win with ability, not with numbers.

Alexander Suvorov

The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about.

Alexander Suvorov

When the enemy is driven back, we have failed, and when he is cut off, encircled and dispersed, we have succeeded.

Alexander Suvorov

Accustom yourself to tireless activity.

Alexander Suvorov

We live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns.

Aaron Sorkin

What bosom beast not in his country's cause?

Alexander Pope

If we had not driven them into hell, hell would have swallowed us.

Alexander Suvorov

The American people have no control over what the military does. We have no say in American foreign policy.

Aaron McGruder

On a good day, I view the job [of president] as directing an orchestra. On the dark days, it is more like that of a clutch -- engaging the engine to effect forward motion, while taking greater friction.

A. Bartlett Giamatti