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Douglas MacArthur

1880 - 1964

Douglas MacArthur was an American military officer who served as a General in the United States Army. He is best known for his leadership during World War II, where he played a key role in the Pacific theater, particularly in the Philippines and Japan. MacArthur is also remembered for his famous speech "I shall return" upon leaving the Philippines and his subsequent return to liberate the country from Japanese occupation.

  1. The soldier, above all other people, prays for peace, for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.

    Douglas MacArthur
    #soldier#peace#suffering

  2. A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

    Douglas MacArthur
    #leadership#integrity#compassion

  3. I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world!

    Douglas MacArthur
    #marines#bravery#excellence

  4. Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.

    Douglas MacArthur
    #pen#power#combat

  5. Age wrinkles the body. Quitting wrinkles the soul.

    Douglas MacArthur
    #age#resilience#spirit

  6. Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.

    Douglas MacArthur
    #duty#honor#patriotism

  7. There is no substitute for victory.

    Douglas MacArthur
    #victory#achievement#determination

  8. The time not to become a father is eighteen years before a war.

    Douglas MacArthur
    #fatherhood#war#responsibility