William Halsey Quotes & Sayings

#1. If you want to go anywhere in modern war, in the air, on the sea, on the land, you must have command of the air.

#2. There are no great men, only ordinary men, who have met extraordinary challenges.

#3. The Marine Corps has just been called by the New York Times, 'The elite of this country.' I think it is the elite of the world.

#4. There are no extraordinary men ... just extraordinary circumstances that ordinary men are forced to deal with.

#5. There aren't any great men. There are just great challenges that ordinary men like you and me are forced by circumstances to meet.

#6. I never trust a fighting man who doesnt smoke or drink.

#7. When this war is over, the Japanese language will be spoken only in hell!

#8. All problems become smaller if you don't dodge them but confront them.

#9. There are no great men, just great circumstances, and how they handle those circumstances will determine the outcome of history.

#10. Kill Japs, kills Japs, kill more Japs!

William Halsey Quotes