If the mind is to emerge unscathed from this relentless struggle with the unforeseen, two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some glimmerings of the inner light which leads to truth; and second, the courage to follow this faint light wherever it may lead.
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Intellect alone cannot guarantee survival if action is paralyzed.
Any complex activity, if it is to be carried on with any degree of virtuosity, calls for appropriate gifts of intellect and temperament. If they are outstandin…
...the role of determination is to limit the agonies of doubt and the perils of hesitation when the motives for action are inadequate.
Our discussion has shown that while in war many different roads can lead to the goal, to the attainment of the political object, fighting is the only possible …
Courage which goes against military expediency is stupidity, or, if it is insisted upon by a commander, irresponsibility.
Time is everything; five minutes make the difference between victory and defeat.
One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy.