Quotes by Josephus Daniels

Army: A body of men assembled to rectify the mistakes of the diplomats.

— Josephus Daniels

Wisdom

Destroyers were the first to herald our entrance into the war.

— Josephus Daniels

Wisdom

To compel the nation with challenge the traditional American doctrine of freedom of the seas, every man and every ship in the navy is solemnly pledged.

— Josephus Daniels

Freedom

So popular is the naval service the only embarrassment is that men volunteer so rapidly we have to work overtime to give them hardy, adequate housing and proper training.

— Josephus Daniels

Success

Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it.

— Josephus Daniels

Wisdom

Dullness is the only crime for which an editor ought to be hung.

— Josephus Daniels

Wisdom

A man is as old as his arteries and his interests. If he permits his economic, religious, or social arteries to harden, or loses interest in whatever concerns mankind... he will need only six feet of earth.

— Josephus Daniels

Wisdom

The destroyer Cork, like the useful hero for whom it is named, will be game to the last.

— Josephus Daniels

Wisdom

Men who live valiantly and die nobly have a strength and a courage from the eternal Father.

— Josephus Daniels

Courage

There is no rank in sacrifice.

— Josephus Daniels

Wisdom