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American admiral (d. 1996), Birth: 19-10-1901, Death: 1-1-1996
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Any commander who fails to exceed his authority is not of much use to his subordinates.
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Leadership is understanding people and involving them to help you do a job. That takes all of the good characteristics, like integrity, dedication of purpose, selflessness, knowledge, skill, implacability, as well as determination not to accept failure.
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The difference between a good and great officer is about ten seconds.
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This ship is built to fight. You had better know how.
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For in this modern world, the instruments of warfare are not solely for waging war. Far more importantly, they are the means for controlling peace. Naval officers must therefore understand not only how to fight a war, but how to use the tremendous power which they operate to sustain a world of liberty and justice, without unleashing the powerful instruments of destruction and chaos that they have at their command.
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Success can not be administrated.
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There never is a convenient place to fight a war when the other man starts it.
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The object of leadership may be stated as having a system whereby a leader recognizes what is good for the good of the government, for the good of the nation, for the good of humanity, and recognizes the qualities he has and what he can do within his own limitations. He cannot do, and should not attempt to do, the impossible, but he should not fail to attempt something that might be extremely difficult and may be possible.
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Quote Topics by Arleigh Burke: Leadership War Fighting Military Navy Differences Use Deterrent Determination Men Government Powerful Mean Inspiring Mind Humanity Can Not Ships United States Navy
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The major deterrent to war is in a mans mind.
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