"Why me?" That is the soldier`s first question, asked each morning as the patrols go out and each evening as the night settles around the foxholes.
- William Broyles Jr.Chief among our gains must be reckoned this possibility of choice, the recognition of many possible ways of life, where other civilizations give a satisfactory outlet to only one temperamental type, be he mystic or soldier, businessman or artist, a civilization in which there are many standards offers a possibility of satisfactory adjustment to individuals of many different temperamental types, of diverse gifts, and varying interests.
- Margaret MeadA soldier of the Legion lay dying in Algiers, There was a lack of woman`s nursing, there was dearth of woman`s tears; But a comrade stood beside him, while his lifeblood ebbed away
- Caroline NortonOur God and soldiers we alike adore ev`n at the brink of danger; not before: After deliverance, both alike requited, Our God`s forgotten, and our soldiers slighted
- Francis QuarlesIf my soldiers were to begin to think, not one would remain in the ranks
- Frederick The GreatGod of our fathers, who by land and sea have ever lead us to victory, please continue your inspiring guidance in this the greatest of all conflicts. Strengthen my soul so that the weakening instinct of self-preservation, which besets all of us in battle, shall not blind me to my duty to my own manhood, to the glory of my calling, and to my responsibility to my fellow soldiers. Grant to our armed forces that disciplined valor and mutual confidence which insures success in war. Let me not mourn for the men who have died fighting, but rather let me be glad that such heroes have lived. If it be my lot to die, let me do so with courage and honor in a manner which will bring the greatest harm to the enemy, and please, oh Lord, protect and guide those I shall leave behind. Give us the victory, Lord.
- General George S. PattonI would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me.
- General George S. PattonWe call Japanese soldiers fanatics when they die rather than surrender, whereas American soldiers who do the same thing are called heroes
- Robert Maynard HutchinsSoldiers are dreamers; when the guns begin they think of firelit homes, clean beds, and wives
- Siegfried SassoonThe soldier does not wish to appear a coward, disloyal, or un-American. The situation has been so defined that he can see himself as patriotic, courageous, and manly only through compliance.
- Stanley Milgram