James Forrestal quotes

James Forrestal quotes

last updated: November 28, 2023

“The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years.”
-- James Forrestal

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“Moreover, the accomplishment of Russia's aims has been greatly simplified by the fact that we have heretofore offered the world no practical antidote for the Russian poison.”
-- James Forrestal

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“Courage is the capacity to conduct oneself with restraint in times of prosperity and with courage and tenacity when things do not go well....”
-- James Forrestal

Source : Leo Rosten (1978). “Passions & Prejudices: Or, Some of My Best Friends are People”

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“If all Europe lies flat while the Russian mob tramps over it, we will then be faced with a war under difficult circumstances, and with a very good chance of losing it.”
-- James Forrestal

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“By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world.”
-- James Forrestal

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“As in the war of 1941-45, our victory and our survival depend on how and where we attack.”
-- James Forrestal

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“This country cannot afford the deceptive luxury of waging defensive warfare.”
-- James Forrestal

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“For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.”
-- James Forrestal

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“If these assets were set up as a revolving fund with which Japan could import raw materials for its industries, Japanese exports could again enter the channels of world trade-and Japanese workers would have employment and something to eat.”
-- James Forrestal

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