The top 10 most inspiring quotes by James N. Mattis
- Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.
- There are hunters, and there are victims. By your discipline, cunning, obedience, and alertness, you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim.
- I don’t lose any sleep at night over the potential for failure. I cannot even spell the word.
- We know that in tough times, cynicism is just another way to give up, and in the military, we consider cynicism or giving up simply as forms of cowardice.
- There is no God-given right to victory on the battlefield. You win that through the skill and the devotion, the valor and the ferocity of your troops.
- It’s not an easy course. It’s not designed to be. We’re not here to get you in touch with your inner child.
- For whatever trauma came with service in tough circumstances, we should take what we learned – take our post-traumatic growth – and, like past generations coming home, bring our sharpened strengths to bear, bring our attitude of gratitude to bear.
- I would storm the gates of Hell if Third Marine Air Wing was overhead.
- To Marines, love of liberty is not an empty phrase… Rather, it’s displayed by blood, sweat, and tears for the fallen.
- I’ve always found, give me a pack of cigarettes and a couple of beers, and I do better with that than I do with torture.
James N. Mattis is a retired four-star general of the U.S. Marine Corps who served as the 26th U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2017 to 2019 under President Donald Trump.
Born on September 8, 1950, in Pullman, Washington, Mattis earned a reputation as a strategic military leader during his 44 years of service. He played key roles in the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War, notably leading the 1st Marine Division during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Known for his intellectual rigor and leadership, Mattis was nicknamed “Mad Dog” for his aggressive military tactics and “Warrior Monk” for his scholarly approach and lifelong bachelorhood. After his military career, he was appointed as Secretary of Defense, advocating for strong alliances and military readiness.
Mattis resigned in 2019 over policy differences with the Trump administration, particularly regarding U.S. relations with allies. He remains a respected voice on defense and foreign policy matters.
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