James Stockdale Quotes

A collection of quotes by James Stockdale.

James Stockdale was a highly decorated United States Navy officer and aviator. Born on December 23, 1923, in Abingdon, Illinois, he served as a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. In 1965, Stockdale's plane was shot down, and he was taken as a prisoner of war by the North Vietnamese. He endured seven and a half years of brutal captivity, displaying immense courage, resilience, and leadership. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary bravery. After his release, Stockdale went on to become a respected author and lecturer. He passed away on July 5, 2005.

He's a novice, but he's had these - he's experienced in lead

He's a novice, but he's had these - he's experienced in leadership in tight circumstances. He started - he dropped the first bomb, led the first air strike into North Vietnam.

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They can shout down the head of the physics department at Ca

They can shout down the head of the physics department at Cal Tech.

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