Chester W. Nimitz

“Some of the best advice I've had comes from junior officers and enlisted men.”

“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.”

“Uncommon valor was a common virtue.”

“It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it is not fought on U.S. soil.”

“Is the proposed operation likely to succeed? What might the consequences of failure? Is it in the realm of practicability in terms of material and supplies?”

“Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.”

“A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.”

“That is not to say that we can relax our readiness to defend ourselves. Our armament must be adequate to the needs, but our faith is not primarily in these machines of defense but in ourselves.”