“A cavalryman's horse should be smarter than he is. But the horse must never be alowed to know this.”

“A horse must be a bit mad to be a good cavalry mount, and its rider must be completely so.”

“The amateur believes he must first overcome his fear; then he can do his work. The professional knows that fear can never be overcome. He knows there is no such thing as a fearless warrior or a dread-free artist.”

“The artist must be like that Marine. He has to know how to be miserable. He has to love being miserable.”

“The Principle of Priority states (a) you must know the difference between what is urgent and what is important, and (b) you must do what’s important first.”

“I'm keenly aware of the Principle of Priority, which states (a) you must know the difference between what is urgent and what is important, and (b) you must do what's important first.”

“You have never tasted freedom, friend," Dienekes spoke, "or you would know it is purchased not with gold, but steel.”