War is just a racket… I believe in adequate defense at the coastline and nothing else. – Smedley Butler
War is a racket. It is the only one international in scope. It is the only one in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives. – Smedley Butler
There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. – Smedley Butler
Success or failure depends more upon attitude than upon capacity successful men act as though they have accomplished or are enjoying something. Soon it becomes a reality. Act, look, feel successful, conduct yourself accordingly, and you will be amazed at the positive results. – William James