"He that makes war without many mistakes..." - Quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
He that makes war without many mistakes has not made war very long.
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“Everybody makes bad decisions. I am sure I have made my share of them over 40 years of service. Or I have made good decisions and have been overruled. The real challenge, when you are overruled, is to remember who the boss is and don't take it personally.”
“We are really doing our very best. There are no doubt many mistakes and shortcomings. A lot of things are done none too well. Some things that ought to be done have not yet been done...[But Britain's effort has] justly commanded the wonder and admiration of every friendly nation in the world.”
“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.”