24 Quotes by James Mattis

If you haven’t read hundreds of books, you’re functionally illiterate.

You've been told that you're broken, that you're damaged goods and should be labeled victims. I don't buy it. The truth, instead, is that you are the only folks with the skills, determination, and values to ensure American dominance in this chaotic world.

There are some people who think you have to hate them in order to shoot them. I don’t think you do. It’s just business.

Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

PowerPoint makes us stupid.

There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline, you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim.

I don’t lose any sleep at night over the potential for failure. I cannot even spell the word.

Fight with a happy heart.

The most important six inches on the battlefield is between your ears.