I am convinced that the best service a retired general can perform is to turn in his tongue along with his suit and to mothball his opinions.
Only one military organization can hold and gain ground in war-a ground army supported by tactical aviation with supply lines guarded by the navy.
Airpower has become predominant, both as a deterrent to war, and-in the eventuality of war-as the devastating force to destroy an enemy's potential and fatally undermine his will to wage war.
If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.
In war there is no second prize for the runner-up.
We are dealing with veterans, not procedures; with their problems, not ours.
Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.
A piece of paper makes you an officer, a radio makes you a commander.
I learned that good judgment comes from experience and that experience grows out of mistakes.