The Leader Must Be An Actor.

If We Take The Generally Accepted Definition Of Bravery As A Quality Which Knows No Fear, I Have Never Seen A Brave Man. All Men Are Frightened. The More Intelligent They Are, The More They Are Frightened.

Don't Fall Victim To What I Call The Ready-aim-aim-aim-aim Syndrome. You Must Be Willing To Fire.

In The Space Of Two Days I Had Evolved Two Plans, Wholly Distinct, Both Of Which Were Equally Feasible. The Point I Am Trying To Bring Out Is That One Does Not Plan And Then Try To Make Circumstances Fit Those Plans. One Tries To Make Plans Fit The Circumstances.

Take Not Counsel Of Your Fears

War Is An Art And As Such Is Not Susceptible Of Explanation By Fixed Formula