Josephus Daniels Quotes


"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
(Related: Earth, Feet, Interest, Man, Mankind, Old, Religious, Will)

"Army: A body of men assembled to rectify the mistakes of the diplomats."
- Josephus Daniels
(Related: Men, Body, Mistakes)

"Destroyers were the first to herald our entrance into the war."
- Josephus Daniels
(Related: War, First)

"Men who live valiantly and die nobly have a strength and a courage from the eternal Father."
- Josephus Daniels
(Related: Men, Father, Courage, Strength)

"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
(Related: Men, Work, Embarrassment, Popular, Service, Training)

"The destroyer Cork, like the useful hero for whom it is named, will be game to the last."
- Josephus Daniels
(Related: Will)

"There is no rank in sacrifice."
- Josephus Daniels
(Related: Sacrifice, Rank)

"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
(Related: American, Challenge, Doctrine, Freedom, Man, Nation, Navy)

"Defeat never comes to any man until he admits it."
- Josephus Daniels
(Related: Defeat, Man)