Enemy Quotes - Page 6

When I assumed command of the Pacific Fleet in 31 December, 1941; our submarines were already operating against the enemy, the only units of the Fleet that could come to grips with the Japanese for months to come. It was to the Submarine Force that I looked to carry the load until our great industrial activity could produce the weapons we so sorely needed to carry the war to the enemy. It is to the everlasting honor and glory of our submarine personnel that they never failed us in our days of peril.

I have resolved never to start an unjust war, but never to end a legitimate one except by defeating my enemies.

A doubtful friend is worse than a certain enemy. Let a man be one thing or the other, and we then know how to meet him.

You are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.

In times of rapid change, experience could be your worst enemy.

Man's greatest joy is to slay his enemy, plunder his riches, ride his steeds, see the tears of his loved ones and embrace his women

It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it will not be fought on U.S. soil.

Our enemy is more aware than we are of the spiritual possibilities that depend upon obedience.

The first and most important rule to observe...is to use our entire forces with the utmost energy. The second rule is to concentrate our power as much as possible against that section where the chief blows are to be delivered and to incur disadvantages elsewhere, so that our chances of success may increase at the decisive point. The third rule is never to waste time. Finally, the fourth rule is to follow up our successes with the utmost energy. Only pursuit of the beaten enemy gives the fruits of victory.

The nuclear arms race is like two sworn enemies standing waist deep in gasoline, one with three matches, the other with five.

Wine is a turncoat; first a friend and then an enemy.

Superstition is, always has been, and forever will be, the foe of progress, the enemy of education and the assassin of freedom.

One of the most time-consuming things is to have an enemy.

Monarchs ought to put to death the authors and instigators of war, as their sworn enemies and as dangers to their states.

To achieve victory we must mass our forces at the hub of all power & movement. The enemy's 'Center of Gravity'

The enemy has assailed my outposts in heavy force. I have fallen back on the line of Bull Run and will make a stand at Mitchell's Ford.

Never tell your enemy he is doing the wrong thing.

Certainty is the enemy of change.

A friend should always underestimate your virtues and an enemy overestimate your faults

I saw the snares that the enemy spreads out over the world and I said groaning, "What can get through from such snares?" Then I heard a voice saying to me, "Humility.

Our strategy is to destroy the enemy from within, to conquer him through himself.

Even if we do not always agree on every aspect, nobody should take this as an excuse to declare us as enemies.

The enemy doesn't care how many days you live as long as you don't live in the days you have.

My biggest enemy is me and even I can't stop me

I will never quit. My nation expects me to be physically harder and mentally stronger than my enemies. If knocked down i will get back up, every time. I will draw on every remaining ounce of strength to protect my enemies and to accomplish our mission. I am never out of the fight.