Chester W Nimitz Quotes

A ship is always referred to as "she" because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.
God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.
Is the proposed operation likely to succeed? What might the consequences of failure? Is it in the realm of practicability in terms of material and supplies?
Of the Marines on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.
That is not to say that we can relax our readiness to defend ourselves. Our armament must be adequate to the needs, but our faith is not primarily in these machines of defense but in ourselves.
It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it is not fought on U.S. soil.
Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.
Some of the best advice I've had comes from junior officers and enlisted men.

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Chester W. Nimitz
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Soldier
BirthDate
24 February, 1885
DeathDate
20 February, 1966
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