That is not to say that we can relax our readiness to defend ourselves. Our armament must be adequate to the needs, but our faith is not primarily in these machines of defense but in ourselves.
Meaning of the quote
We must always be ready to protect ourselves, but we shouldn't depend too much on our weapons. Our weapons should be strong enough to keep us safe, but we should have more faith in ourselves than in the machines we use for defense.
About Chester W. Nimitz
Chester W. Nimitz was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy who played a crucial role in the naval history of World War II. He oversaw the development of submarines and underway replenishment techniques, and later became the Chief of Naval Operations. The USS Nimitz supercarrier is named after him, honoring his legacy.
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