Alexander Suvorov Quotes

Fight the enemy with the weapons he lacks.

Judgment of eye, speed and attack are the basis of victory.

He who is afraid is half beaten.

The bullet is a fool, the bayonet is a fine chap.

If we had not driven them into hell... hell would have swallowed us.

One minute can decide the outcome of the battle, one hour - the outcome of the campaign, and one day - the fate of the country.

The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about.

To surprise the enemy is to defeat him.

When the enemy is driven back, we have failed, and when he is cut off, encircled and dispersed, we have succeeded.

No battle can be won in the study, and theory without practice is dead.

There is nobody more terrible than the desperate.

As long as the enemy fights he must be beaten relentlessly, but a defeated enemy and especially the civilian population must be treated generously.

One cannot think that blind bravery gives victory over the enemy.

A hard drill makes an easy battle.

Win with ability, not with numbers.

What is difficult in training will become easy in a battle

To me death is better than the defensive.

The Church will pray to God for the dead. The survivor has honour and glory.

Accustom yourself to tireless activity.

Fortune seized at the right moment gives victory.

The more comfort the less courage there is.

Exercises cultivated self-reliance - the foundation of courage.