...soldierly simplicity of character that has always represented the military at its best. In the higher ranks it is different. The higher a man is placed, the broader his point of view. Different interests and a wide variety of passions, good and bad, will arise on all sides. Envy and generosity, pride and humility, wrath and compassion - all may appear as effective forces in this great drama.

Modern wars are seldom fought without hatred between nations; this serves more or less as a substitute for hatred between individuals.

...talent and genius operate outside the rules, and theory conflicts with practice.

Architects and painters know precisely what they are about as long as they deal with material phenomena. ... But when they come to the aesthetics of their work…

How can you say this about Jochi? Jochi is my eldest son, is he not? Do not ever say this again.

A man with no enemies is a man with no character.

Wes Clark has the character and depth to be another Marshall or Eisenhower in time of war.