Quotes by Army The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in. George Washington armyreflectionsleep I have a mathematical certainty that the future will confirm my assertion that aerial warfare will be the most important element in future wars, and that in consequence not only will the importance of the Independent Air Force rapidly increase, but the importance of the army and navy will decrease in proportion. Giulio Douhet independentarmywar An army formed of good officers moves like clockwork; but there is no situation upon earth less enviable, nor more distressing, than that person's who is at the head of troops which are regardless of order and discipline. George Washington armyordermoving Soldiers expect the noncommissioned officer to be technically proficient, up front, and honest with them. Soldiers must know that NCOs care, that they can approach the NCO for guidance and direction, and that NCOs can make things happen when a difficult situation arises. Glen E. Morrell ncosdifficult-situationsarmy The men who really believe in themselves are all in lunatic asylums. Gilbert K. Chesterton armymilitarybelieve We build character in order for us to withstand the rigors of combat and resist the temptations to compromise our principles in peacetime. We must build character in peacetime because there is no time in war. Character is the most important quality you can find in any person, but especially in a soldier. It is the foundation that will get anybody through anything he may encounter. Reputation is what people think you are; character is what you are- that is the staying power. Glen E. Morrell armycharacterwar Soldiers must possess integrity in order to build trust and confidence in themselves, our leadership, and the American public. Among the things I've learned during my career is that you must be honest with everyone about everything. Glen E. Morrell armyintegrityorder There is no place in "our Army" for those who sexually harass or intimidate others, or whose use of alcohol or drugs degrades themselves and the soldiers around them. Glen E. Morrell armydrugalcohol Soap is another article in great demand--the Continental allowance is too small, and dear, as every necessary of life is now got, a soldier's pay will not enable him to purchase, by which means his consequent dirtiness adds not a little to the disease of the Army. George Washington armysoldiermean The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with. George Washington armysufferingplay ... the benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed. George Washington armystronguse The land of the free - we've got an army marching around the world under the banner of freedom, and yet, we are the most un-free society, in terms of institutions of the deprivation of liberty, of incarceration. The incidents of incarceration is higher in the United States than elsewhere in the world. Glenn Loury armylibertyworld There are limits to the smiles and scowls of diplomacy. Armies and missiles are not stopped by stiff notes of condemnation. They are held in check by strength and purpose and the promise of swift punishment. George W. Bush punishmentarmypromise Any woman who chooses to behave like a full human being should be warned that the armies of the status quo will treat her as something of a dirty joke. That's their natural and first weapon. She will need her sisterhood. Gloria Steinem armywardirty I don't know why you're talking about Sweden. They're the neutral one. They don't have an army. George W. Bush swedenarmytalking One day an army of gray-haired women may quietly take over the Earth! Gloria Steinem armyone-dayearth Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. George Washington respectarmyaction The reason I’m not more political is because I have music. And from a young age, I needed it. After prison, my father came to America, joined the Army, fought in Vietnam - and was exposed to Agent Orange. He died a slow, horrible death. Music was my escape. Gloria Estefan armyfatheramerica We waited for Congress to act. They couldn't act on the issue. So I just went ahead and signed an executive order which will unleash - [applause] - which says the federal agencies will not discriminate against faith-based programs. They ought to welcome the armies of compassion as opposed to turning them away. George W. Bush armyhumorcompassion We should fund the armies of compassion, we should not discriminate against faith-based programs. George W. Bush armyhumorcompassion«3031323334353637383940»
