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Strive for excellence in every activity. "Good enough" is never good enough until it is the best you can do. Whenever you settle for anything less than your best, you're cheating yourself, your Soldiers, our Army, and this great country.

— Ralph Puckett Words for Warriors (2007)

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Of all Army schools, West Point is the most resistant to change.

Be there. That has always been my personal standard. Be there for my soldiers, and if a soldier is undergoing adversity, be there by his side.

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He established his reputation based entirely on the way he conducted his life. Earlier, in a conference with Native Americans, he said, "Brothers, I am a warrior. My words are few and plain; but I will make good what I say." I would like to be remembered that way.

George Washington established his reputation based entirely on the way he conducted his life. Earlier, in a conference with Native Americans, he said, "Brothers, I am a warrior. My words are few and plain; but I will make good what I say." I would like to be remembered that way.

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