David Petraeus Quotes

A collection of quotes by David Petraeus.

David Petraeus is a retired four-star United States Army general and highly respected military strategist. Born on November 7, 1952, in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York, he served as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 2011 to 2012. Known for his exceptional leadership skills, Petraeus played a crucial role in implementing successful counterinsurgency strategies in Iraq, resulting in a significant reduction of violence during the mid-2000s. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades and was widely admired for his intelligence, dedication, and expertise in military affairs.

There is nothing I can do to undo what I did. I can only say

There is nothing I can do to undo what I did. I can only say again how sorry I am to those I let down and then strive to go forward with a greater sense of humility and purpose, and with gratitude to those who stood with me during a very difficult chapter in my life.

David Petraeus


People often ask, why aren't you reading about what it is yo

People often ask, why aren't you reading about what it is you're working on right now? And the truth is, you only get three pages a night before your eyelids close.

David Petraeus

Truth