Quotes for All
The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps! Eleanor Roosevelt
I can never again see a UNITED STATES MARINE without experiencing a feeling of reverence. Edward Johnson
…Since 1775 the United States Marines have upheld a fine tradition of service to their country. They are doing so today. I am confident they will continue to do so. Franklin D. Roosevelt
If I had one more division like this First Marine Division I could win this war. Douglas MacArthur
I have just returned from visiting the Marines at the front, and there is not a finer fighting organization in the world! Douglas MacArthur
Casualties many; Percentage of dead not known; Combat efficiency; we are winning. David M. Shoup
**** the torpedoes! Full speed ahead! David Farragut
If the Marines are abolished half the efficiency of the Navy will be destroyed. They are as necessary to the well being of a ship as the officers. Instead of decreasing the Corps, I would rather hope to see a large increase, for we feel the want of Marines very much. David Dixon Porter
A ship without Marines is like a garment without buttons. David Dixon Porter
I can’t see how a single man could spend his time to better advantage than in the Marines. Dan Dailey