George Will

George Will
George Frederick Willis an American newspaper columnist and political commentator. He is a Pulitzer Prize–winner known for his conservative commentary on politics. In 1986, The Wall Street Journal called him "perhaps the most powerful journalist in America," in a league with Walter Lippmann...
ProfessionJournalist
Date of Birth4 May 1941
indulge-in competition battle
Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge.
army enemy remember
Remember that the enemy is just as frightened as you are and probably more so. They are not supermen
knowledge roots tree
We must guard against becoming so engrossed in the specific nature of the roots and bark of the trees of knowledge as to miss the meaning and grandeur of the forest they compose.
why-not keep-going
Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?
tired warrior goal
Unless you do your best, the day will come when, tired and hungry, you will halt just short of the goal you were ordered to reach, and by halting you will make useless the efforts and deaths of thousands.
motivational inspiring graduation
Always do more than is required of you.
leadership sheep motivational-sales
Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.
discipline undisciplined great-things
You cannot be disciplined in great things and undisciplined in small things.
loss fighting winning
I am sure that if every leader who goes into battle will promise himself that he will come out either a conqueror or a corpse, he is sure to win. There is no doubt of that. Defeat is not due to losses but to the destruction of the Soul of the leaders-the 'live to fight another day' doctrine.
army bayonets boots
Let's keep our boots polished, bayonets sharpened, and present a picture of force and strength to the Red Army. This is the only language they understand and respect.
winning battle firsts
If you go into a battle, it's better to win the first time.
motivational fear military
I don’t fear failure. I only fear the slowing up of the engine inside of me which is saying, ‘Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?
military fighting men
Few men are killed by the bayonet, many are scared by it. Bayonets should be fixed when the fire fight starts
trying urban planning
Do not try to make circumstances fit your plans. Make plans that fit the circumstances.