Self-reliance is the best defence against the pressures of the moment.
The Conqueror is always a lover of peace: he would prefer to take over our country unopposed.
Timidity is the root of prudence in the majority of men.
The best strategy is always to be very strong.
War is not merely a political act but a real political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse, a carrying out of the same by other means.
Where absolute superiority is not attainable, you must produce a relative one at the decisive point by making skillful use ofwhat you have.