A piece of paper makes you an officer, a radio makes you a commander.

The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.

Leadership means firmness, not harshness or bullying; understanding, not weakness; justice, not irresponsible freedom; humaneness, not intolerance; generosity, not selfishness; pride, not egotism.

Amateurs study tactics; professionals study logistics.

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.

I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out of mistakes.

America today is running on the momentum of a godly ancestry, and when that momentum runs down, God help America.

The second best decision in time is infinitely better than the perfect decision too late.

Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.

We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.

This is as true in everyday life as it is in battle: we are given one life and the decision is ours whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act, and in acting, to live.

Love every child without condition, listen with an open heart, get to know who they are, what they love, and follow more often than you lead.

We praise God, not because he needs our praise (for all glory resides in and on him), but in order to see him more clearly, enlarge our soul, and relieve our spirit.

Life is a mystery unveiled with the conscience of truth

Those who fervently love God are intoxicated by His warmth and live out their addiction like moths drawn to a flame.

When it comes to continual improvement programs, the biggest mistake is a failure to launch, the biggest hurdle is culture.

When you do well at an audition, it is the highest high you can achieve because you just beat yourself. You became whatever it was, for a minute. It's a great feeling, when that happens.

I love her but I wouldn't marry her if she [Kate Moss] was the last woman on earth.

To waste one's breath; to pump into a sieve.

A guy will promise you the world and give you nothin', and that's the blues.

Alas, that love, whose view is muffled still, Should without eyes see pathways to his will!