“Building a naval power takes generations, not so much to develop the necessary technology as to pass along the accumulated experience that creates good admirals.”

“Wars are times of intense technological transformation, because societies invest sometimes with extensive borrowing when and where matters of life and death are at stake.”

“Long-term solutions are more attractive and cause much less controversy than short-term solutions, which will affect people who are still alive and voting.”

“The great presidents never forget the principle of the republic and seek to preserve and enhance them in the long run without undermining the needs of the moment. Bad presidents simply do what is ...”

“The threats that resurfaced in the past 10 years were not an aberration. Al Qaeda and terrorism or one such threat, but it was actually not the most serious threat that the United States faced. The...”

“Their job as leader was not to solve the problem the president really has little control over the economy but to convince the public not only that he has a plan but that he is altogether confiden...”

“Ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.”

“You think because he doesn't love you that you are worthless. You think that because he doesn't want you anymore that he is right -- that his judgement and opinion of you are correct. If he throws ...”

“The only noise now was the rain, pattering softly with the magnificent indifference of nature for the tangled passions of humans.”

“If you are interested in equality at all costs, you should never have gone looking for your power in the first place. Holding authority with integrity is more important than making others feel good.”

“If you want to get good in Leadership, you probably should start reading the bible.”

“I dont see myself being special; I just see myself having more responsibilities than the next man. People look to me to do things for them, to have answers.”

“When one treats people with benevolence, justice, and righteoousness, and reposes confidence in them, the army will be united in mind and all will be happy to serve their leaders'.”

“Never send a battalion to take a hill if a regiment is available.”

“Camouflage doesn't help when the other guy is willing to defoliate the whole jungle.”