In war, when a commander becomes so bereft of reason and perspective that he fails to understand the dependence of arms on Divine guidance, he no longer deserves victory.

Quote by Douglas MacArthur

Topics: Dependence Quotes, Victory Quotes, War Quotes

There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity.

There is no security on this earth; there is only opportunity.

My first recollection is that of a bugle call.

My first recollection is that of a bugle call.

In war, you win or lose, live or die-and the difference is just an eyelash.

In war, you win or lose, live or die-and the difference is just an eyelash.

Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance...

Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance...

Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance...

Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance...

By profession I am a Soldier and take pride in that fact, but I am...

By profession I am a Soldier and take pride in that fact, but I am...

There is no substitute for victory.

There is no substitute for victory.

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as...

You are as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as...

Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.

Whether in chains or in laurels, liberty knows nothing but victories.

Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on

Optimism is denial, so face the facts and move on

Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

You are remembered for the rules you break.

You are remembered for the rules you break.

It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.

It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it.

I suppose, in a way, this has become part of my soul. It is a...

I suppose, in a way, this has become part of my soul. It is a...

In war, you win or lose, live or die - and the difference is just...

In war, you win or lose, live or die - and the difference is just...

I can recall no parallel in history where a great nation recently at war has...

I can recall no parallel in history where a great nation recently at war has...

No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its...

No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its...

The inescapable price of liberty is an ability to preserve it from destruction

The inescapable price of liberty is an ability to preserve it from destruction

It is the true office of history to represent the events themselves, together with the...

It is the true office of history to represent the events themselves, together with the...

I would rather belong to a poor nation that was free than to a rich...

I would rather belong to a poor nation that was free than to a rich...