Quotes from Reminiscences — Douglas MacArthur
1880–1964 United States
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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)
That's the way it is in war. You win or lose, live or die—and the difference is just an eyelash.
Reminiscences (1964)
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)
Upon the fields of friendly strife
Are sown the seeds
That, upon other fields, on other days
Will bear the fruits of victory.
Reminiscences (1964)
As I was leaving the hotel this morning, a doorman asked me, "Where are you headed, General?" and when I replied, "West Point," he remarked, "Beautiful place. Have you ever been there before?"
Reminiscences (1964)