When a thing is done, it’s done. Don’t look back. Look forward to your next objective.
—George Marshall
Topics: Goal
We are determined that before the sun sets on this terrible struggle, our flag will be recognized throughout the world as a symbol of freedom on the one hand and of overwhelming force on the other.
—George Marshall
Topics: Determination
Morale is the state of mind. It is steadfastness and courage and hope. It is confidence and zeal and loyalty. It is elan, esprit de corps and determination.
—George Marshall
Topics: Age, Zeal, Attitude
If man does find the solution for world peace it will be the most revolutionary reversal of his record we have ever known.
—George Marshall
Topics: Peace
The soldier’s heart, the soldier’s spirit, the soldier’s soul, are everything. Unless the soldier’s soul sustains him he cannot be relied on and will fail himself and his commander and his country in the end.
—George Marshall
Topics: The Military
Military power wins battles, but spiritual power wins wars.
—George Marshall
It is not enough to fight. It is the spirit which we bring to the fight that decides the issue. It is morale that wins the victory.
—George Marshall
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