Military operations alone cannot defeat an insurgency because only economic development and political action can address most sources of disaffection. If military operations are not conducted consistent with political objectives or occur without economic development, they are certain to alienate the population further, reduce the amount of intelligence available to […] security forces, and strengthen rather than weaken the enemy.

Horrors, I believe, should be original – the use of common myths and legends being a weakening influence.

I would rather have a big burden and a strong back, than a weak back and a caddy to carry life’s luggage.

Useless laws weaken the necessary laws.

It is unwise to be too sure of one’s own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Small rooms or dwellings discipline the mind; large ones weaken it.