52 Quotes by Erwin Rommel

The commander must establish personal and comradely contact with his men, but without giving away one inch of authority.

The peril of the hour moved the British to tremendous exertions, just as always in a moment of extreme danger things can be done which had previously been thought impossible. Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.

Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.

One cannot permit unique opportunities to slip by for the sake of trifles.

In view of my services in Africa, I have the chance of dying by poison. Two generals have brought it with them. It is fatal in three seconds. If I take the poison, none of the usual steps will be taken against my family; that is, against you. They will also leave my staff alone.

The best form of welfare for the troops is first-rate training.

One must not judge everyone in the world by his qualities as a soldier: otherwise we should have no civilization.

When there's no clear option, it's better to do nothing.

I would rather be the hammer than the anvil