It becomes still more difficult to reconcile Japanese action with prudence or even sanity. What kind of people do they think we are?

Many fine things can be done in a day if you don't always make that day tomorrow

I never worry about action, but only inaction.

I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma: but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interests.

Air power can either paralyze the enemy's military action or compel him to devote to the defense of his bases and communications a share of his straitened resources far greater that what we need in the attack.

It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.