I suppose, in a way, this has become part of my soul. It is a symbol of my life. Whatever I have done that really matters, I've done wearing it. When the time comes, it will be in [this] that I journey forth. What greater honor could come to an American, and a soldier?
Douglas Macarthur quote Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.
Douglas Macarthur quote Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance of peace, I would yield every honor which has been accorded by war.
Douglas Macarthur quote A general is just as good or just as bad as the troops under his command make him.
Douglas Macarthur quote And like the old soldier in that ballad, I now close my military career and just fade away, an old soldier who tried to do his duty as God gave him the sight to see that duty.
Douglas Macarthur quote A better world shall emerge based on faith and understanding.
Douglas Macarthur quote Biography
American general
