If courage is the first characteristic of the soldier, perseverance is the second.

The most desirable quality in a soldier is constancy in the support of fatigue; valor is only secondary.

The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us only the choice of brave resistance, or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.

I started to make a study of the art of war and revolution and, whilst abroad, underwent a course in military training. If there was to be guerrilla warfare, I wanted to be able to stand and fight with my people and to share the hazards of war with them.

The first qualification of a soldier is fortitude under fatigue and privation. Courage is only the second; hardship, poverty, and want are the best school of the soldier.

Never be discouraged, because every wrong turn attempt, when left behind you, is another step forward taking you closer to your goals.