The nearer the cutting off point lies to the main force of the enemy, the more immediate the effect; whereas the closer to the strategic base it takes place, the greater the effect.

The most dangerous error is failure to recognize our own tendency to error.

Loss of hope rather than loss of life is what decides the issues of war. But helplessness induces hopelessness.

In should be the duty of every soldier to reflect on the experiences of the past, in the endeavor to discover improvements, in his particular sphere of action, which are practicable in the immediate future.

To foster the people's willing spirit is often as important as to possess the more concrete forms of power.

If you want peace, understand war.

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