Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence

Fit no stereotypes. Don't chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team's mission.

Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier

“Organization doesn't really accomplish anything. Plans don't accomplish anything, either. Theories of management don't much matter. Endeavors succeed or fail because of the people involved. Only by attracting the best people will you accomplish great deeds

I made the case to Gen. Franks and Secretary Rumsfeld before the president that I was not sure we had enough troops. The case was made, it was listened to, it was considered. … A judgment was made by those responsible that the troop strength was adequate

They were anticipating a different kind of immediate aftermath of the fall of Baghdad, it turned out to be not exactly as they had anticipated

The president's military advisers felt that the size of the force was adequate, they may still feel that years later. Some of us don't, I don't

Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant

I don't want to spend the rest of my life giving speeches

Have fun in your command. Don't always run at a breakneck pace. Take leave when you've earned it: Spend time with your families