Chester W. Nimitz Quotes & Sayings
8 most famous Chester W. Nimitz quotes and sayings. He was an American soldier who passed away on 20 February, 1966.
“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.”
“Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.”
“It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it is not fought on U.S. soil.”
“Uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
“That is not to say that we can relax our readiness to defend ourselves. Our armament must be adequate to the needs, but our faith is not primarily in these machines of defense but in ourselves.”
“A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.”
“Some of the best advice I've had comes from junior officers and enlisted men.”
“Is the proposed operation likely to succeed? What might the consequences of failure? Is it in the realm of practicability in terms of material and supplies?”
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