The battle is tough but if you reach where you want to go, then at least in some sense it is worth it.

Flying is more than a sport and more than a job; flying is pure passion and desire, which fill a lifetime.

An excellent weapon and luck had been on my side. To be successful, the best fighter pilot needs both.

The colossus of World War II seemed to be like a pyramid turned upside down, and for the moment the whole burden of the war rested on the few hundred German fighter pilots on the Channel coast.

Only in the spirit of attack, born in a brave heart, will bring success to any fighter aircraft, no matter how highly developed it may be.

It's unbelievable what one squadron of twelve aircraft did to tip the balance.

Never abandon the possibility of attack. Attack even from a position of inferiority, to disrupt the enemy's plans. This often results in improving one's own position.

I had to inspect all fighter units in Russia, Africa, Sicily, France, and Norway. I had to be everywhere.

Superior technical achievements - used correctly both strategically and tactically - can beat any quantity numerically many times stronger yet technically inferior.

"He who wants to protect everything, protects nothing," is one of the fundamental rules of defense.

When I was fired from my post as General of the Fighter Arm, I was to give proof that this jet was a superior fighter. And that's when we did it. I think we did it.

God does not need our money. He owns everything, including “our” money. What He wants [us] to discover is where our central focus of worship lies. Is that focus on God or our money?

when i open eyes in the morning, it's just like GOD Sprinkle salt on my wounds

The quality & morale of teachers is absolutely central to the well being of students and their learning.

Art is manipulation, the management of material, the directing of fate... Who does that directing?

I've been called 'musically schizophrenic,' and some people think that's a cool thing.

It could be a sign of pride in your life if a word of reproof or admonition is not able to be received with the same grace, whether it be given by the poorest of saints or the most educated person.

A child can be very happy with very simple things; adult must do the same!

To me, nature is sacred. Trees are my temples and forests are my cathedrals.

There's no such thing as coulda, shoulda, or woulda. If you shoulda and coulda, you woulda done it.

Live what you love, and love what you live. Anything less is a painful and frustrating waste of your precious time.