“My job is to give the president and secretary of defense military advi...” — John W. Vessey Quote

“My job is to give the president and secretary of defense military advice before they know they need it.”

“More has been screwed up on the battlefield and misunderstood in the Pentagon because of a lack of understanding of the English language than any other single factor.”

“Our strategy is one of preventing war by making it self-evident to our enemies that they're going to get their clocks cleaned if they start one.”

“The worst beauty advice that I have ever taken has been from people who have told me that sunscreen isn't necessary. Not true!”

“Whatever advice you give, be short.”

“There is no substitute for kindness in the home. This lesson I learned from my father. He always listened to my mother's advice. As a result, he was a better, wiser, and kinder man.”