Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by George Marshall (American General)

George Catlett Marshall (1880–1959) was an American military leader, statesman, and diplomat who shaped U.S. and global affairs in the 20th century. As U.S. Army Chief of Staff during World War II, he expanded and directed American forces, earning the title “Organizer of Victory” from Winston Churchill.

Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Virginia Military Institute (1901.) He served in France during World War I, refining military strategy. In World War II, he oversaw large-scale operations and troop deployments. After the war, as Secretary of State (1947–49,) he proposed the European Recovery Program, known as the Marshall Plan, which provided economic aid to rebuild war-torn Europe. His efforts in promoting global stability earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953. As Secretary of Defense (1950–51,) he guided U.S. military policy early in the Korean War.

His writings include The Papers of George Catlett Marshall (published posthumously in multiple volumes,) documenting his military and diplomatic contributions. His speeches and policies, particularly the Marshall Plan, remain influential in international relations and economic recovery.

Forrest C. Pogue’s George C. Marshall: Ordeal and Hope, 1939–42 (1966) explores his wartime strategy, while David L. Roll’s George Marshall: Defender of the Republic (2019) provides a comprehensive analysis of his legacy.

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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

When a thing is done, it’s done. Don’t look back. Look forward to your next objective.
George Marshall
Topics: Goal

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

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

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

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

Military power wins battles, but spiritual power wins wars.
George Marshall

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