Military Archives - Quote of the day

Richard Harding Davis

The Marines have landed and the situation is well in hand.

0248

Marine

I still need Marines who can shoot and salute. But I need Marines who can fix jet engines and man sophisticated radar sets, as well.

0309

Marine

Being ready is not what matters. What matters is winning after you get there.

0203

Country

The Marine Corps has just been called by the New York Times, ‘The elite of this country.’ I think it is the elite of the world.

0187

Determination

I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears and sweat.

0361

George S. Patton

I am a Soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.

0208

Country

The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his.

0252

Bad Ass

Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.

0204

George S. Patton

If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn’t thinking.

0214

James L. Jones

We are United States Marines, and for two and a quarter centuries we have defined the standards of courage, esprit, and military prowess.

0189

John J. Pershing

The deadliest weapon in the world is a MARINE and his rifle!

0173

Army

The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.

0179

Charles C. Krulak

For over 221 years our Corps has done two things for this great Nation. We make Marines, and we win battles.

0210

Chesty Puller

They’re on our right, they’re on our left, they’re in front of us, they’re behind us; they can’t get away from us this time.

0164

Douglas MacArthur

The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.

0169