Omar Bradley Quotes

A collection of quotes by Omar Bradley.

Omar Bradley (1893-1981) was an American military leader who played a significant role during World War II. Born in Clark, Missouri, Bradley rose through the ranks of the United States Army, eventually reaching the rank of General. He was known for his exemplary leadership and tactical skills, commanding major operations in North Africa and Europe. Bradley played a crucial role in planning and executing the successful invasion of Normandy on D-Day. After the war, he served as the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and continued to make valuable contributions to the military until his retirement.

I am under no illusion that our present strategy of using me

I am under no illusion that our present strategy of using means short of total war to achieve our ends and oppose communism is a guarantee that a world war will not be thrust upon us. But a policy of patience and determination without provoking a world war, while we improve our military power, is one which we believe we must continue to follow. Under present circumstances, we have recommended against enlarging the war from Korea to also include Red China. The course of action often described as a limited war with Red China would increase the risk we are taking by engaging too much of our power in an area that is not the critical strategic prize. Red China is not the powerful nation seeking to dominate the world. Frankly, in the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, this strategy would involve us in the wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong enemy.

We've learned how to destroy, but not to create; how to wast

We've learned how to destroy, but not to create; how to waste, but not to build; how to kill men, but not how to save them; how to die, but seldom how to live.

Peace

We need to learn to set our course by the stars, not by the

We need to learn to set our course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship.

Prophecy

I am convinced that the best service a retired general can p

I am convinced that the best service a retired general can perform is to turn in his tongue along with his suit, and to mothball his opinions.

Military

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.

Bravery

Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to driv

Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to govern, but impossible to enslave.

Education

We are given one life, and the decision is our whether to wa

We are given one life, and the decision is our whether to wait for circumstances to make up our mind, or whether to act, and in acting, to live.

Decisions

Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. If we

Ours is a world of nuclear giants and ethical infants. If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.

Technology