To serve and protect.
This statement embodies what being in the military feels like.
We all have our own calling in life, and some people are called to serve and protect their country.
Being in the military is no easy task as it necessitates tremendous costs like being away from your family and having to risk your life daily.
The words we should take note of in this content are love and sacrifice.
Whether you are a teacher, an engineer, or a soldier, no one is exempt from the concept of love, for loving means to sacrifice.
How about you? How do you love? How much do you love your country?
There are no wrong answers, as we all show different ways to express our devotion. However, facing this war called life implicates difficulties, and these are inevitable. The only way to succeed in this world is to sacrifice, to push your limits and to overcome fear.
Just like soldiers, may this content be a tool for you to embrace bravery!
Here are some motivational military quotes that will guide and encourage you to fight hard and win your daily battles:
“I am the weapon. Everything else is just accessories.” – Anonymous
The world is a scary place, and you should be able to conquer your fears. Be the weapon that beats life down on its knees. Don’t just rely on something or someone so that you can achieve progress. The only person who can uplift you is yourself.
“I am a soldier, I fight where I am told, and I win where I fight.” – George Patton
Never underestimate yourself! Believe in your capabilities. When you believe that you can do something, then it will probably happen because having a sharp mind and the will to win is a dominant trait to knock down all your problems.
“You got what it takes, but it will take everything you’ve got” – Anonymous
To succeed in any endeavor, you must be able to give it one hundred percent. Life will take everything from you; it will be ruthless and unforgiving. If life is tight, then you need to be the toughest.
“I have starred in death in the face, but he blinked first.”—Anonymous
The ultimate power you can ever acquire in your existence is to become unafraid. Once you become dauntless, you are limitless!
“It is much more secure to be feared than to be loved” – Niccolo Machiavelli
In some aspects of life, we only need to show our strengths, as people will take your weakness and use it against you. It is not wrong to show your vulnerable side, but make sure that your exterior is rough and tough, so people don’t take advantage of you.
“We’re Airborne. We don’t start fights. We finish them.” – Hamburger Hill
We must put our self-doubts to bed and let our fighting spirit soar. Progress demands finishing whatever you start. Without finishing something, how are you going to get somewhere?
“Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.” – George Patton
Whatever you do in life, keep on sailing as long as you have direction. Life deals with many distractions, and it is your responsibility to overcome them.
“If I have got to be a soldier, I must be a good one, anything else unthinkable.” – William Owen
You must do good in life no matter what you do. Doing good not only attracts positivity, but it also brings prosperity to your life. Do not forget to show compassion and kindness to people you come across.
“Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.” – Billy Graham
Learn from other people who have already conquered their quests, for they can teach you many tips and tricks to help you in your journey. You also have to help others when they ask for assistance.
“You have never lived until you’ve almost died, and for those who choose to fight, life has a special flavor the protected will never know.” – Captain R Subramanian Kirti Chakra
The lesson in this quote is that you must not wait until something terrible happens to you; start living life and be hungry for success. Live loud and achieve all your dreams; nobody is stopping you.
“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding go out to meet it.” – Thucydides
People who have guts in every aspect of life will always be the first in line. Don’t be afraid because Neil Armstrong would not have landed on the moon if he were scared.
“In the Soviet army, it takes more courage to retreat than to advance.” – Joseph Stalin
Admitting our mistakes or accepting failure might be a big pill to swallow, but you must learn from your faults to grow. Mistakes or failures are most excellent teachers in molding successful people.
“The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” – Norman Schwarzkopf
Always train yourself, even at times when you’re not doing anything. Try to make something out of yourself by reading more, enhancing your skills, or your talent. There will come a time that will need to get the most of your abilities; by then, you will be able to do it correctly without breaking a sweat.
“Never forget that intelligence rules the world, and ignorance carries burden. Therefore, remove yourself as far as possible from ignorance and seek as far as possible to be intelligent.” – Marcus Garvey
Invest in yourself, not necessarily to be the best among the rest, but to be the most refined version of yourself.
“Being a soldier is more than courage; it’s sacrificing yourself for something greater than yourself.” – Anonymous
Your purpose is more significant than what you have lost to achieve it, always remember that. Sometimes, we must look at the bigger picture and see where we stand because life can be so messy that we lose ourselves and our sense of direction.
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.” – Anonymous
You must still treat people with love and respect, even if you consider them as your competition. Be a good sport and always offer a helping hand towards your peers. Survival not only depends on being independent but sooner or later, you will also require assistance.
“Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy.” – Norman Schwarzkopf
Your character will always shine through no matter what problem you are experiencing. The right attitude begets optimistic effects in your life. So don’t lose hope and always believe in yourself.
“Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.” – Carl von Clausewitz
Everybody is a warrior. Everybody is a soldier that has their own dilemmas. Don’t let fear consume you and take your willpower to thrive. Be a chameleon and adapt to life’s fast pace changes.
“It doesn’t take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who gets into battle.”— Norman Schwarzkopf
You need to be your own savior because there will be times that no one will be there to give you a helping hand. Always try to be independent; you were born into this world alone; therefore, you can do it all ALONE.
“I came into this world kicking and screaming while covered in someone else’s blood, and I have no problem with going out the same way.” – Anonymous
The world is your battlefield, and your biggest enemy is yourself. Self-reflect and make sure that you are centered. Be healthy in mind and in spirit because your biggest war will come soon.
“God doesn’t give the hardest battles to his toughest soldiers, He creates the toughest soldiers through life’s hardest battles.” – Nitish Kumar
Never question God as to why bad things are happening to you, He won’t give it if He knows you can’t handle them. These daily challenges you encounter are preparation for you to take on life without any fear with Him by your side.
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” – Douglas MacArthur
Be the leader in your own life, and work hard to make your own ladder to success. Also, keep your integrity intact, for people who possess this are trustworthy people. Be a man of your word.
“Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.” – Winston Churchill
Your decision will always dictate your outcome, so if you stay a coward, you will always be a coward. Do not live in regret and complain about life, as these only attract pessimism. What you think is who you are, always remember that.
“If death strikes before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill death.”— Manoj Kumar
There will always be people that will betray you, and you can’t control that; all you can do is to show kindness- that is the greatest revenge. People who betray you are people who will never arrive at their destination.
“Some people are lost in their fires, others are forged in them.” – Anonymous
Take your circumstances and rise to the occasion. Be resilient! People who give up quickly are those you see lying six feet under the ground. Be stronger than your inner demons, ask for help, and never forget to ask guidance from God.
Final thought: The pen is mightier than the sword!
Being in the military does not solely mean conflict and violence. It imposes protection, sacrifice, and love.
However, direct violence will never be the answer; this only furthers the issue. We should all be responsible and always try to apprehend every struggle peacefully. Life is too short and beautiful to inflict pain on others.
Thus, we should teach our children to embrace love and respect as they grow up, for they are the future of this world. Let’s stop spreading hatred and advocate for a harmonious society.
End future wars by starting within yourselves.
