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Douglas MacArthur Quotes

1880–1964 United States

United States
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Also known as: Author:Douglas MacArthur, MacArthur, Douglas

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Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance of peace, I would gladly yield every honor which has been accorded me in war.

Macarthur and the American Century: A Reader (2001)

Rules are mostly made to be broken and are too often for the lazy to hide behind.

In war there is no substitute for victory.

farewell address to Congress (1951)

I shall set my course to the end that no man need fear to speak the truth.

No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.

Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.

I shall raise my voice as loud and as often as I believe it to be in the interest of the American people.

Only those are fit to live who are not afraid of dying.

Richards Topical Encyclopedia (1951)

I have returned. By the grace of Almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil.

The magnificence of the courage and fortitude of the Korean people defies description.

Farewell address to Congress (1951)

I am a firm believer in the people and, if given the truth, they can be depended on to meet any national crisis. The point is to bring before them the real facts.

The days of the frontal attack are over. Modern infantry weapons are too deadly, and frontal assault is only for mediocre commanders. Good commanders do not turn in heavy losses.

Reminiscences (1964)

War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision. In war there is no substitute for victory.

Farewell address to Congress (1951)

Sentimentalism has muddled many problems, has settled none. Intellect is a man's only hope for improvement over his present state.

That's the way it is in war. You win or lose, live or die—and the difference is just an eyelash.

Reminiscences (1964)

Men since the beginning of time have sought peace.

Victory broadcast (1945)

The object and practice of liberty lies in the limitation of governmental power. Through the ages the constantly expanding grasp of government has been liberty's greatest threat.

Reminiscences (1964)

Today the guns are silent. A great tragedy has ended. A great victory has been won.

Victory broadcast (1945)

I said, to the people of the Philippines whence I came, I shall return. Tonight, I repeat those words: I shall return!

Today, freedom is on the offensive, democracy is on the march.

Victory broadcast (1945)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Douglas MacArthur (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.