Quotes from George C. Marshall

The gallantry and aggressive fighting spirit of the Russian soldiers command the American army's admiration.

The great lesson to be learned in the battered towns of England and the ruined cities of Germany is that the best way to win a war is to prevent it from occurring.

Passive inactivity, because you have not been given specific instructions to do this or to do that, is a serious deficiency.

Go right straight down the road, to do what is best, and to do it frankly and without evasion.

Morale is the state of mind. It is steadfastness and courage and hope. It is confidence and zeal and loyalty. It is élan, esprit de corps and determination.

I can't expect loyalty from the army if I do not give it.