A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. -- Melinda Gates

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We don't thrive on military acts. We do them because we have to, and thank God we are efficient. - Golda Meir

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The liar's punishment is, not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else. ― George Bernard Shaw

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My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: He believed in me. — Jim Valvano

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Wars produce many stories of fiction, some of which are told until they are believed to be true.

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Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor - the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant "To speak one's mind by telling all one's heart." Over time, this definition has changed, and today, we typically associate courage with heroic and brave deeds. But in my opinion, this definition fails to recognize the inner strength and level of commitment required for us to actually speak honestly and openly about who we are and about our experiences -- good and bad. Speaking from our hearts is what I think of as "ordinary courage. — Brené Brown

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If you look at how the federal government spends our money, it’s an insurance conglomerate protected by a large, standing army.― Ezra Klein

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If you want to get the most out of your men, give them a break! Don't make them work completely in the dark. If you do, they won't do a bit more than they have to. But if they comprehend, they'll work like mad. -Chesty Puller

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If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.

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The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.

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