Brad Guy

“As it turned out, Spruance was able both to revitalize the War College and to relax while doing it, owing to his ability to get other people to do the work for him.”
― Thomas B. Buell, The Quiet Warrior: A Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance

“To assume without knowledge, to reason by analogy, to take the unknown for granted, all meant to invite disaster.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, The Star Beast

“Maybe Jesus was right when he said that the meek shall inherit the earth—but they inherit very small plots, about six feet by three.”
― Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough for Love

“What time do you think you’ll be getting home tonight?” he asked. Margaret said she didn’t know. Spruance persisted. “Why is it so important?” asked Margaret. “Well,” replied her husband, “it’s not many women who can go to bed with a captain and wake up with an admiral.” Spruance’s clever way of announcing his promotion found its way into the local newspapers, to the amusement of his friends and colleagues. He was not amused.”
― Thomas B. Buell, The Quiet Warrior: A Biography of Admiral Raymond A. Spruance