Norman Schwarzkopf

General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (born August 22, 1934) is a retired United States Army general who, while he served as Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Central Command, was commander of the Coalition Forces in the Gulf War of 1991.

5 Quotes

The truth of the matter is that you always know the right thing to do. The hard part is doing it.
— Norman Schwarzkopf

It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle.
— Norman Schwarzkopf

When placed in command -- take charge.
— Norman Schwarzkopf

Do what is right, not what you think the high headquarters wants or what you think will make you look good.
— Norman Schwarzkopf

Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.
— Norman Schwarzkopf