29 Chesty Puller Quotes On Motivation, Leadership & More
Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 12:37 pm
“Lewis Puller Inspects Former Staff and Battalion Commanders“, 1951” by “USMC Archives“, licensed under CC BY 2.0
Lewis Burwell ‘Chesty’ Puller was destined for military success almost from the day he was born. He was born on June 26, 1898. He grew up hunting and listening to his family telling stories about the civil war. At the age of 10, his father died. Since he was a boy, he had been a voracious reader of military stories, maybe to fill the vacuum left by his father’s death.
His name is used in numerous social and military exercises by the United States Marine Corps. When they encouraged each other to complete a set of push-ups, they would exclaim, “Do one for Chesty!”. “Chesty Puller never quit!” is another popular phrase to lift their spirits. They would even sing about his bravery and honour in the early mornings – “Chesty Puller was a good Marine, and a fine Marine was he”.
Puller’s zeal and heroism were on display during the Korean War. After the conflict, he accepted a job in North Carolina until 1955, when he retired due to a stroke. And he died of a stroke on October 11, 1971, in Virginia, United States. Puller has gone by numerous aliases and nicknames, but Chesty is the one that has stuck with him.
Below given are some famous Chesty Puller quotes to inspire and motivate you.
Motivational Quotes From Chesty Puller
Many individuals, including those who were not in the army, have taken notice of his words. These motivational quotes from Chesty Puller are well-known and match his achievements.
“Pain is weakness leaving the body.”
CHESTY PULLER
“We make generals today on the basis of their ability to write a damned letter. Those kinds of men can’t get us ready for war.”
CHESTY PULLER
“If we are going to win the next war, in my opinion, 50 percent of the time of training should be allotted to night training.”
CHESTY PULLER
“Hit hard, hit fast, hit often.”
CHESTY PULLER
“Don’t forget that you’re First Marines! Not all the communists in hell can overrun you!”
CHESTY PULLER
“There are not enough chinamen in the world to stop a fully armed Marine regiment from going where ever they want to go.”
CHESTY PULLER
“We’re surrounded. That simplifies the problem.”
CHESTY PULLER
“Officers should be forward with their men at the point of impact.”
CHESTY PULLER
“I want to go where the guns are!”
CHESTY PULLER
Chesty Puller Quotes On Leadership
Chesty Puller is one of the most well-known and distinguished military figures. He’s a character who’s been the subject of many Marine legends in boot camps. Here are some Chesty Puller quotes on leadership.
“If you want to get the most out of your men, give them a break! Don’t make them work completely in the dark.”
CHESTY PULLER
“If you don’t prepare yourself to properly train him, lead him and support him..then you’re going to let him down. That is unforgivable in the Marine Corps.”
CHESTY PULLER
“I’ve always believed that no officer’s life, regardless of rank, is of such great value to his country that he should seek safety in the rear.”
CHESTY PULLER
“All right, they’re on our left, they’re on our right, they’re in front of us, they’re behind us…they can’t get away this time.”
CHESTY PULLER
“I’ll take care of my men first. Frozen troops can’t fight. If we run out of ammunition, we’ll go to the bayonet.”
CHESTY PULLER
Chesty Puller Quotes On War
During the interwar and World War II periods, he saved many of his friends from death. Read on to these Chesty Puller quotes about war.
“Those days in the woods saved my life many a time in combat.”
CHESTY PULLER
“You don’t hurt ’em if you don’t hit ’em.”
CHESTY PULLER
“The safest place in Korea was right behind a platoon of Marines. Lord, how they could fight.”
CHESTY PULLER
“Son, when the Marine Corps wants you to have a wife, you will be issued one.”
CHESTY PULLER
“Take me to the Brig. I want to see the real Marines.”
CHESTY PULLER
“Paperwork will ruin any military force.”
CHESTY PULLER
“The mail service has been excellent out here, and in my opinion, this is all that the Air Force has accomplished during the war.”
CHESTY PULLER
“What the American people want to do is fight a war without getting hurt.”
CHESTY PULLER
“Unless the American people are willing to send their sons out to fight an aggressor, there just isn’t going to be any United States.”
CHESTY PULLER
“We’ve been looking for the enemy for some time now. We’ve finally found him.”
CHESTY PULLER
“Great. Now we can shoot at those bastards from every direction.”
CHESTY PULLER
Chesty Puller is a well-known Marine with a long list of illustrious achievements. Take this respected military figure’s counsel and set out on your path to greatness. These best Chesty Puller quotes can uplift your spirits and motivate you to achieve your goals. Over the years, the remarks of this great lieutenant general have inspired innumerable military personnel.
After reading his wise counsel, you’ll be ready to battle and win. Try incorporating these inspiring quotations into your life to realize your full potential and achieve your goals.
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Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
