Always do more than is required of you. An active mind cannot exist in an inactive body. Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. Everyone was afraid but only the coward let his fear overcome his sense of duty. We must not only die gallantly; we must kill devastatingly. Victory was the prize and worth everything. I do not fear failure. I only fear the "slowing up" of the engine inside of me which is pounding, saying, "Keep going, someone must be on top, why not you?" God of our fathers, who by land and sea have ever lead us to victory, please continue your inspiring guidance in this the greatest of all conflicts. Strengthen my soul so that the weakening instinct of self-preservation, which besets all of us in battle. We herd sheep, we drive cattle, we lead people. Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. If a man does his best, what else is there? If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself. If you can't get them to salute when they should salute and wear the clothes you tell them to wear, how are you going to get them to die for their country? | 
