The search for the truth for truth's sake is the mark of the historian.

For if we merely take what obviously appears the line of least resistance, its obviousness will appeal to the opponent also; and this line may no longer be that of least resistance. In studying the physical aspect, we must never lose sight of the psychological, and only when both are combined is the strategy truly an indirect approach, calculated to dislocate the opponent's balance.

For the spread and endurance of an idea the originator is dependent on the self-development of the receivers and transmitters.

With growing experience, all skillful commanders sought to profit by the power of the defensive, even when on the offensive.

In the case of a state that is seeking not conquest but the maintenance of its security, the aim is fulfilled if the threat is removed - if the enemy is led to abandon his purpose.

The predominance of moral factors in all military decisions. On them constantly turns the issue of war and battle. In the history of war they form the more constant factors, changing only in degree, whereas the physical factors are different in almost every war and every military situation.

Inflict the least possible permanent injury, for the enemy of to-day is the customer of the morrow and the ally of the future