Lucian Truscott

"The American soldier demonstrated that, properly equipped, trained and led, he has no superior among all the armies of the world."

"I suppose men are born with traits that can be cultivated in the direction of leadership. But there is also no doubt that leadership can be cultivated The idea of any man being born an army commander …"

"To a very high degree the measure of success in battle leadership is the ability to profit by the lessons of battle experience."

"Leadership Statements and Quotes, Pamphlet 600–65, 1 November 1985, p20"

"Character is what you are. Reputation is what others think you are. The reason that some fail to climb the ladder of success, or of leadership if you want to call it that, is that there is a differenc…"