There is one unalterable difference between a soldier and a civilian: the civilian never does more than he is paid to do.

The art of concentrating strength at one point, forcing a breakthrough, rolling up and securing the flanks on either side, and then penetrating like lightning deep into his rear, before the enemy has time to react.

Training errors are recorded on paper. Tactical errors are etched in stone.

Mortal danger is an effective antidote for fixed ideas.

Good soldiers, bad officers; however don't forget that without them we would not have any Civilization.

Which would your men rather be, tired, or dead?

War makes extremely heavy demands on the soldier's strength and nerves. For this reason, make heavy demands on your men in peacetime exercises.