Erich Raeder Quote

... the basic principles of the military services are unchangeable. Courage and candor, obedience and comradeship, love of fatherland and loyalty to the State: these are ever the distinguishing characteristics of the soldier and sailor. Building character through intelligent training and education is always the first and greatest goal.

Quoted in "He Led Hitler's Navy," "New York Times" article, April 24, 1960.