Arleigh Burke

“This ship is built to fight. You'd better know how.”

“The difference between a good officer and a poor one is about ten seconds.”

“If it's a good idea, go ahead and do it. It is much easier to apologize than it is to get permission.”

“Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.”

“A ship is always referred to as 'she' because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.”

“Success in battle is not a function of how many show up, but who they are.”

“We shall never forget that it is our sacred trust to guard our country and our way of life.”

“The most important single factor in winning a war is the morale of the troops.”

“In this Navy, we command by leadership, not by rank.”

“A naval officer's career is a continuous process of education.”

“For a naval officer to be an effective leader, he must be a competent mariner.”