For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeteers, musicians and strange animals from conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conquerors rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children robed in white stood with him in the chariot or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror holding a golden crown and whispering in his ear a warning: that all glory is fleeting.

When there is fear of failure, there will be failure.

Make your plans to fit the circumstances.

Why is it that all battles are fought in the middle of the night, in downpouring rain, and at the corners of four different maps?

There is no such thing as a successful defense.

When in doubt, observe and ask questions. When certain, observe at length and ask many more questions.

Americans play to win at all times. I wouldn't give a hoot and hell for a man who lost and laughed. That's why Americans have never lost nor ever lose a war.