The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Chesty Puller
- Pain is weakness leaving the body.
- If you want to get the most out of your men, give them a break! Don’t make them work completely in the dark. If you do, they won’t do a bit more than they have to. But if they comprehend, they’ll work like mad.
- You don’t hurt ’em if you don’t hit ’em.
- In the Marine Corps, your buddy is not only your classmate or fellow officer, but he is also the Marine under your command. If you don’t prepare yourself to properly train him, lead him, and support him on the battlefield, then you’re going to let him down. That is unforgivable in the Marine Corps.
- My definition, the definition that I’ve always believed in, is that esprit de corps means love for one’s own military legion – in my case, the United States Marine Corps. It means more than self-preservation, religion, or patriotism. I’ve also learned that this loyalty to one’s corps travels both ways: up and down.
- In the Confederate Army, an officer was judged by stark courage alone, and this made it possible for the Confederacy to live four years.
- What the American people want to do is fight a war without getting hurt. You can’t do that any more than you can get into a barroom fight without getting hurt… Unless the American people are willing to send their sons out to fight an aggressor, there just isn’t going to be any United States.
- I’ve always believed that no officer’s life, regardless of rank, is of such great value to his country that he should seek safety in the rear… Officers should be forward with their men at the point of impact.
- If we are going to win the next war, in my opinion, 50 percent of the time of training should be allotted to night training.
- My definition, a definition in the drill books from the time that General Von Steuben wrote the regulations for General George Washington, the definition of the object of military training is success in battle… It wouldn’t be any sense to have a military organization on the backs of the American taxpayers with any other definition.
Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller was one of the most decorated and revered officers in the history of the United States Marine Corps. Born on June 26, 1898, in West Point, Virginia, Puller embarked on a legendary military career that spanned 37 years, from 1918 to 1955.
Renowned for his leadership and bravery, Puller participated in key conflicts, including the Banana Wars, World War II, and the Korean War. His fearless actions earned him numerous decorations, including five Navy Crosses, the second-highest military decoration for valor. Puller was known for his rugged demeanor, unwavering commitment to his men, and his ability to inspire troops in the most challenging circumstances.
His famous quotes, such as “We’re surrounded. That simplifies our problem,” reflect his indomitable spirit. Chesty Puller’s legacy endures as a symbol of Marine Corps excellence and heroism, embodying the Corps’ values of honor, courage, and commitment.
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