Chester Nimitz......................

“Whenever possible, take calculated risks as may be warranted”

"I do not want to hear or see such gloom and defeatism. We are not going to do any good sitting here mourning or wailing or wringing our hands. Do the best you can with what you have."

“All we can do is bide our time and take advantage of any opportunity that might come along.”

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