I Was Well Beaten Myself, And I

Every Soldier Must Know, Before He Goes Into Battle, How The Little Battle He Is To Fight Fits Into The Larger Picture, And How The Success Of His Fighting Will Influence The Battle As A Whole.

The First Duty Of A Leader Is Opti­mism. How Does Your Sub­or­di­nate Feel After Meet­ing With You? Does He Feel Uplifted? If Not, You Are Not A Leader.

Discipline Strengthens The Mind So That It Becomes Impervious To The Corroding Influence Of Fear.

A Marine Should Be Sworn To The Patient Endurance Of Hardships, Like The Ancient Knights; And It Is Not The Least Of These Necessary Hardships To Have To Serve With Sailors.

I Was Well Beaten Myself, And I Am Better For It.